These invasive pests are tormenting Florida’s manatees
Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...
Record number of young manatees died in Florida in 2024
A record 154 young Florida manatees died before reaching one year of age in 2024, including more than half of the 100 ...
Small Florida manatee saved by FWC, transported to SeaWorld for cold stress rehabilitation
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff found a small female manatee with severe cold stress in a ditch ...
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Florida manatees will remain a threatened species, federal wildlife officials say
Florida manatees for decades were considered endangered ... seagrass in areas such as the Indian River Lagoon. Seagrass is a key food source for manatees, and the problems led state and federal ...
Manatee Park: A big, warm 'bathtub' for Florida's beloved sea cows
Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee ...
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Florida manatees expected to keep ‘threatened species' tag
Florida manatees for decades were considered endangered ... seagrass in areas such as the Indian River Lagoon. Seagrass is a key food source for manatees, and the problems led state and federal ...
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After unsuccessful campaign, candidate finds new ways to serve Manatee
The Manatee County website reports that a bridge over the Manatee River was first proposed by the county commission on Sept.
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Wildlife officials propose to continue keeping Florida manatees' "threatened" classification
Florida manatees for decades were considered endangered ... seagrass in areas such as the Indian River Lagoon. Seagrass is a key food source for manatees, and the problems led state and federal ...
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As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Manatees are slow-moving, seagrass-eating marine mammals. Florida manatees spend up to eight hours a day grazing on seagrasses and other marine or freshwater vegetation, consuming up to 10% of ...
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Florida manatees expected to remain below endangered criteria despite Unusual Mortality Event
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it does not intend to make significant changes to the threatened status of the manatee species in Florida, despite a notable increase in ...
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Florida manatees to keep ‘threatened’ tag
Recommended Videos Florida manatees for decades were considered endangered ... in areas such as the Indian River Lagoon. Seagrass is a key food source for manatees, and the problems led state ...