Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Manatee mother and calf

The photo is among several highly commended in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

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An algal bloom in the area had caused a decline in the eelgrass beds that provide them with food, but the local community restored the habitat, resulting in more manatees being recorded than ever before.

The photo taken by Dr Jason Gulley, who is also a geologist, is among several highly commended in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

The competition's winning photographs will be announced on 8 October, followed by an exhibition at the Natural History Museum, showcasing 100 photographs.

Scroll down to hear more from Jason and see some of the other highly commended photographs.

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