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.
Tired of Florida Cold, Manatees Post Up in Power Plant Discharge
According to an Associated Press report, the manatees are amassing around Florida Power & Light Company’s plant in Riviera ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Florida manatees won't be listed as an endangered species
The proposed rule would keep the Florida manatee as a threatened species, continuing its status since being delisted as ...
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Scientists uncover alarming new threat to survival of gentle Florida manatee: 'Worsens their physical health'
A study involving Allen, the United States Geological Survey, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection found that manatees are eating more algae than seagrass because there is so much ...
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With millions more pledged, will 2025 finally turn the tide for Indian River Lagoon?
Still, the decline kept worsening, especially in 2021 when a record 1,100 manatees died, most from starvation because of lack of seagrass. The 'ecological barometer' plant receded to all-time lows ...
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3 rescued manatees rehabbed in Ohio spotted together at Florida spring 2 years later
Three orphan manatees who were rehabilitated at the Cincinnati Zoo years ago are living healthily in Central Florida, the zoo confirmed on Wednesday.According to a social media post, Florida ...
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Manatees in St. Augustine waterways could be stressed by the cold
Rose underscored the importance of reporting sick or injured manatees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 888-404-3922. “Your vigilance and quick action can make a life ...
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Manatees in St. Augustine waterways could be stressed by the cold
Rose underscored the importance of reporting sick or injured manatees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 888-404-3922. “Your vigilance and quick action can make a life-saving ...