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.
First manatee to survive rescue in NC released into sanctuary
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said Pamlico, a manatee rescued from a Tar River canal in November, has been ...
Pamlico the manatee finds new home in Florida after North Carolina rescue
The friendly giant was the first successful rescue from North Carolina and was rehabilitated by SeaWorld before being ...
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 ...
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Florida Manatees Retain Threatened Status Under New Federal Proposal, Despite Outcry for Greater Protection
Nearly 2,000 Florida manatees died in 2021 and 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not ...
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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 ...
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Marine museum and science centre gets new education head
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute has unveiled a new leader for its educational wing. Summer Wood will be in ...
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Safety No. 1 focus for local officials at upcoming Manatee Festival
In light of the recent New Orleans tragedy, local officials are giving the safety of the community high priority ahead of ...