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A Brief Statement On Manatee Romeo

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Save the Manatee Club is closely monitoring the situation regarding the care of manatees at the Miami Seaquarium. The club remains committed to advocating for the highest standards of care for all manatees housed in facilities, including Romeo and Juliet, and insists that all failures to provide safe, secure, and optimal care be immediately rectified.

The club is actively engaged in direct communication with all relevant parties and has offered its assistance to ensure that these gentle aquatic mammals receive the utmost care they deserve.

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