Editorial: Manatees deserve the highest levels of protection
Are Florida’s iconic manatees endangered? The answer to that seems obvious: Of course they are. Over the past five years, ...
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 ...
Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal ...
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Manatees seek out power plants’ warm waters in winter
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal ...
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Manatees are gathering in Wakulla Springs to wait out the cold weather
Cold temperatures in Florida can have a serious impact on the animals living in the sunshine state. When temperatures dip too ...
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Manatees congregate near power plants as temperatures drop
While boating collisions are the top man-made threat to manatees, old stress is the most common natural threat. Manatees ...
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Live manatee webcams at Blue Springs State Park means the internet is finally good for something again
Becoming an Orlando Weekly Supporter for as little as $5 a month allows us to continue offering readers access to our ...
Wildlife officials propose to continue keeping Florida manatees' "threatened" classification
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected Tuesday to publish a proposed rule that details its reasons for keeping the ...
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Proposed rule to keep Florida manatees as threatened species sparks controversy
AND WE ARE PROPOSING THAT THE FLORIDA MANATEE IS STILL A THREATENED SPECIES AT THIS TIME ... but the proposed rule pointed to ...
Manatees in St. Augustine waterways could be stressed by the cold
St. Augustine's waterways serve as a major travel corridor for manatees. And some could show signs of cold-related stress.
Streamline Technologies Implements Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System for Manatee County, Florida
SPRINGS, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 /, Inc. is proud to announce the successful implementation of a cutting-edge real-time flood forecasting and early warning system, FloodWise, developed ...