Are manatees edible?

Steller's sea cow, a now extinct relative of the dugong and manatee, was described as being quite tasty, much like corned beef according to Wikipedia[1] . I'd have no reason to doubt that manatees would be similar; a fatty, rich meat much like beef that also has a salty edge to it due to the creature's marine diet. read more

Let alone manatee At the end of 1741, the St. Peter fleet from Denmark was killed in the eastern part of the Bering Sea. The surviving sailor killed a manatee for food supply. read more

The manatee was first spotted when it surfaced to breathe, as it is a mammal that can stay underwater for some 5 minutes. When you got your boat close enough, you flung the harpoon hoping to strike it at its head or back. read more

Me and my friends killed a manatee, I dont want to waste it but I dont know if it is edible or if it would even taste good. Need some advice on how to dress it and also some recipes if anyone has some. read more