WATCH OUT FOR THE MANATEES
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released preliminary mortality rates for manatees. The Commission has found that 505 […]
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Manatees Need Help From Boaters
At least 76 manatees died in 2022 after being struck by boats, data shows. A study done by the Florida
Go Slow, Look Below Manatees Need Your Help
The Florida manatee, designated the state marine mammal in 1975, is among the state’s most popular native animal. Manatees are
Unusual Mortality Numbers for Manatees
The Florida manatee, designated the state marine mammal in 1975, is among the state’s most popular native animal. Manatees are
Safe Boating
With July 4th fast approaching there will be a lot of activity in and on the water. Please follow the
Watch Out for Manatees
2019 was a bad year for manatees in Florida. According to preliminary data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Concern Grows for Manatees
Florida wildlife officials are concerned by the record number of manatee deaths by boat strikes. A report from the Florida
Manatees on the Move
November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida. It is also a time that they begin migrating to warmer inland waters.
We Need To Follow Boating Rules To Protect Manatees
Our friends at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have asked that we share this important information with our
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Sea Cows Downgraded from Endangered to Threatened
One day after Manatee Appreciation Day was celebrated, the U.S. Department of Interior announced it was downlisting the West Indian
Sea Cows Downgraded from Endangered to Threatened Read Post »
Watch out for Dolphins, Turtles and Manatees
Mote Marine Laboratory asked us to share this information with you as this is such a busy season with activity
Manatees May Be Reclassified
In May of 2013 we reported that the Pacific Legal Foundation was suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)