The Hill, BBC and the New York Times reported that the writing was scrawled into the algae growing on the manatee's back as opposed to carved into its body. Manatees swim so slowly that it is common for algae and barnacles to grow on their bodies, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

What the hell does someone think they're accomplishing with this sort of thing?
No I lack time to research it further. I just signed.