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Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida

A polar vortex that hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population.

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Why herds of manatees are huddling in water near America's power plants

Why herds of manatees are huddling in water near America's power plants - A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. in a blow to the manatee population

The Associated Press on MSN · 21h

As US winter storms graze Florida, manatees forced to swim in warmer waters near power plants

A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population.

Gizmodo · 4h

Tired of Florida Cold, Manatees Post Up in Power Plant Discharge

Manatees suffering from depressed temperatures in typically balmy Florida are resorting to hanging out in the warm discharge of the state’s power plants. According to an Associated Press report, the manatees are amassing around Florida Power & Light Company’s plant in Riviera Beach,

AZ Animals (US) on MSN · 8h

Why Manatees are Congregating Around Power Plants

A drop in coastal water temperatures in Florida due to a recent polar vortex has caused manatees to search for warmer waters. A polar vortex event in Florida may result from climate change, which is likely to displace various marine animals like manatees.

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Proposal to keep Florida manatees as "threatened" species sparks controversy

Florida manatees used to be classified as endangered species, which can get more protection. But, in 2017 they were ...

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HOT SPOTS: Here are the best places to see manatees in Florida

Manatees usually migrate from Florida in the spring, so Florida residents only have a few months to go out and spot them in the wild before they’re gone. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

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Pamlico the manatee finds new home in Florida after North Carolina rescue

The first manatee rescued in North Carolina was successfully rehabilitated and released in warmer waters at Apollo Beach. The ...

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Manatees Across Space Coast Huddle Up in Warmer Water Sites, Need Water Temps of 68 or Higher to Survive

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shares how wildlife copes with cold snaps in Central Florida.

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Manatees are looking to stay warm during the cold snaps

Manatees need water temperatures of at least 68 degrees in order to survive and they find just that at the Manatee Lagoon across from the Florida Power and Light facility. This week’s cold front ...

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Floodgates killed more manatees than usual last year, but 19 were also rescued after storms

All 19 manatees rescued after storm-related flooding receded were discovered thanks to reports made to FWC’s Wildlife Alert ...

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Proposed rule to keep Florida manatees as threatened species sparks controversy

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed keeping manatees under a threatened species classification, which has sparked ...

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Florida's Gentle Giants: 565 manatees died in 2024, watercraft collisions a major threat

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its preliminary report on manatee mortality for 2024 ...

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