Florida, Manatee

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.
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 Beach, where the company opened the manatee-focused attraction Manatee Lagoon eight years ago. Thus, the manatees are finding some salvation during a chilly spell in the Sunshine State.
Florida's Gentle Giants: 565 manatees died in 2024, watercraft collisions a major threat
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its preliminary report on manatee mortality for 2024, revealing significant trends.
As US winter storms graze Florida, manatees forced to swim in warmer waters near power plants
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population.
Winter Storms in Florida Are Leading to Manatee Populations Gathering Around Power Plants
Recently winter storms covered much of the United States and that includes southern states like Florida. That polar vortex is also lowering coastal temperatures even further south and,at the Florida Power & Light Company's Riviera Beach plant,
Why Manatees are Congregating Around Power Plants
A drop in coastal water temperatures in Florida due to a recent polar vortex has caused manatees to search for warmer waters. A polar vortex event in Florida may result from climate change, which is likely to displace various marine animals like manatees.
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Now healthy, rescued NC manatee released back into the wild in Florida
The first manatee ever rescued in North Carolina was released back into the wild Thursday after spending a few weeks ...
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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 ...
Proposal to keep Florida manatees as "threatened" species sparks controversy
Florida manatees used to be classified as endangered species, which can get more protection. But, in 2017 they were ...
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Manatee found in Tar River canal has been released in Florida
On Thursday, Pamlico the manatee was released into Apollo beach. Back in November, a manatee was found in the Tar River canal ...
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Manatee found in Tar River released
On Thursday, a manatee found in the Tar River back in November was released. On Wednesday, SeaWorld in Orlando released ...
Manatee boat kills up in Florida for 2024, according to state wildlife agency
Watercraft manatee deaths were up in 2024 as 96 sea cows were hit and killed by vessels in the Sunshine State. The Florida ...
Tampa Free Press on MSN3d
Florida Manatees To Remain Classified As “Threatened,” Antillean Manatees Reclassed As “Endangered”
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to maintain the "threatened" classification for Florida manatees, rejecting ...
Pamlico the manatee returns home: Historic North Carolina rescue ends in Florida release
Pamlico, a 9-foot female manatee, has been released back into the wild in Florida after being the first manatee ever ...
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Mother manatee and calf rescued from cold Ortega River waters by FWC and local partners
A mother manatee and its baby calf were rescued from cold waters, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...