How do we feed our manatees? The manatees in our care typically consume anywhere from 100 to 300 pounds of lettuce a day. We offer lettuce in different ways, first using bottom feeders to mimic rooted plants these manatees will encounter in the wild. Secondly, we place heads of lettuce gently on the surface to mimic floating vegetation. Both of these methods help prepare the manatees in our care to return to the wild. #MustSeeInManatee #Bishop #Manatee #ManateeAwarenessMonth | The Bishop Museum