Manatees Congregate in Warm Waters Near Power Plants

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.
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,
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.
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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