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Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

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 temperatures and causing the Sunshine State’s manatee population, still recovering from a mass starvation event several years ago,

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.

Amaze Lab on MSN · 1d

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,

AZ Animals (US) on MSN · 2d

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.

Wilmington Star-News on MSN22h

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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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 ...

Inside Climate News1d

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 ...

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First manatee to be rescued in NC has been released

The manatee successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville, Pitt County, last fall is free again. The 9-foot ...

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First successful manatee rescued in North Carolina released into Tampa Bay

Pamlico, the 9-foot female manatee rescued last fall, has been released into the Tampa Bay by staff from the Florida Fish and ...

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Manatee to keep lesser 'threatened' status, despite mass starvation in recent years

Federal officials propose keeping Florida manatees listed as 'threatened' and boost a subspecies of sea cows in the Caribbean ...

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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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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 ...

WPEC West Palm Beach on MSN3d

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 ...

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife service proposes no listing change for Florida Manatee

On Monday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a proposed rule that would keep the Florida manatee at threatened and ...

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