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15 Manatee Facts You May Not Know About The Loveable Sea Cows
Manatees are some of our favorite animals and these manatee facts prove why! They have such a peaceful and calm nature, they ...
Manatees are starting to travel to warmer waters: Here's what to do if you spot one
With November being Manatee Awareness Month, FWC is sending reminders that the sea creatures can be hard to see in the water ...
Manatee rescued from pond after Hurricane Helene storm surge left him stranded
A 2-year-old manatee was found 1.5 miles from open water in a small pond near the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area in Dixie ...
Local tour companies hoping for post-storm economic rebound as manatee season begins
Manatee tours are estimated to have a $20-$30 million impact on the local economy each year. CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Nov. 15 ...
Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
When untreated sewage and fertilizers flow into the estuary, they add nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients that drive excessive algal growth. These harmful algal blooms deplete oxygen levels and ...
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FPL's Manatee Lagoon hosts family-fun event marking beginning of manatee season
FPL hosts free, family-fun event that marks beginning of manatee season. This year’s kick-off theme is “safe boating,” ...