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Scientists make unexpected discovery about Florida's beloved manatees: 'The actual bones ... are extremely uncommon'
Researchers discovered a lack of archaeological or historical evidence that this species lived in this area early on.
As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...
Lake Okeechobee releases suspected in nontoxic algae bloom in Manatee Pocket, Port Salerno
A prime suspect is Lake Okeechobee discharges that started a month ago, which floods the brackish St. Lucie River with ...
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Port Salerno marinas, businesses appear mostly spared from Manatee Pocket algae bloom
"If we’re seeing this blue-green algae in winter, God help us in the summertime,” Christine King said, describing the recent ...
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 deaths ...
Manatee commissioners discuss fluoride in county’s drinking water
Manatee commissioners are set to discuss health concerns associated with fluoride in drinking water, on Tuesday.
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As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Florida manatees spend up to eight hours a day grazing on seagrasses and other marine or freshwater vegetation, consuming up to 10% of their body weight in aquatic vegetation a day. They rest two ...