Manatees show up in North Carolina again as more 'sea cows' leave Florida

• The 'sea cows' have also traveled north to Georgia and even Virginia
• There have been nine sightings in North Carolina this year

Researchers say manatees have again been spotted in the marinas and waters in southeastern North Carolina - far from their natural Florida habitat.

The StarNews of Wilmington reported that local researchers have found that the manatees have traveled north to Georgia, the Carolinas and even Virginia.