| 单词 | manatee |
| 例句 | Right away I knew what had happened: I’d crashed into a sleeping manatee. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z When I was finished, Dad clicked his teeth and said, “You crashed into a manatee?” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “This is where the manatees come in the winter, right?” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I said probably not, because I wanted to be a cheetah or manatee or dog scientist, but I would keep bats in mind as a backup plan. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The three American manatees were still hanging out in the middle of the room. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I also like cheetahs and cats and dogs and snakes and rats and manatees. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z They looked like manatees stuffed into beach clothes—sandals, walking shorts, touristy T-shirts and floppy hats. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z As huge as manatees are, they feed strictly on vegetation and have no appetite for humans. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z We had to be careful in that boat, though, because sometimes bigger boats with engines carrying tourists would zoom by and almost hit us like a speedboat hitting a manatee. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z What was he doing so far from the warm seas swimming with gentle manatees? Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z In the winter, the manatees are all around us and sometimes dolphins swim up to the dock. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z At least the possessed manatee dudes were on the other side. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I tried to imagine walking from room to room, sleeping in the large bed without an annoying roommate, or strolling along the seawall to see the manatees. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z “Yeah, manatees. If you have a water hose, they come right up and drink from it. They have whiskers and a nose like an elephant whose trunk didn’t fully grow.” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z “You liked a lot of animals back then. Rats, manatees, cheetahs. You name it.” Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z I’d heard of sea cows, like manatees and stuff, but this really was a cow with the back end of a serpent. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Along the way, I met an enthusiastic volunteer who spouted manatee facts like an Animal Planet narrator. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Last year, the Nature Conservancy signed on as a partner to manage the 625-acre Galleon Fish Sanctuary, home to manatees, turtles, reefs and mangroves. Heads Up: In Jamaica, Treasure Beach?s Quiet Isolation Is Its Draw 2012-03-02T23:24:34Z On any given day, between 50 and 300 manatees may inhabit the site. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z “We’ve had a good run, but there are too many boaters, too many swimmers and too many people touching them. It’s time to give the manatees their home back.” In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Seven stranded manatees were reported along the Alabama coast before 2007, when a network to report strandings and sightings was created. Manatees spread along Gulf Coast as numbers grow 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z The company runs snorkel tours only during the winter season, when the manatees are in the refuge. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z “Once you encounter a manatee,” he said, “you’ll fall in love with them.” In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z The mini-migration attracts droves of people to the country’s only refuge specifically created to protect Florida manatees. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Schools of small fish and turtles swam into view; apparently it’s not uncommon to spot the occasional manatee. The Last Mermaid Show 2013-07-05T13:25:59Z By the 1870s, he was traveling the world, killing crocodiles, manatees, elephants, tigers and orangutans and posing corpses in realistic displays. Antiques: Digitizing Scrapbooks of the First Bronx Zoo Director 2013-08-29T21:12:11Z “Florida” is bright and goofy, a low-key hangout show full of oddballs and strange schemes; think “My Name Is Earl” but with more bathing suits, less karma and one rotting manatee carcass. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z I would say that a manatee would have made it a perfect Cumberland trip. On Cumberland Island, you don’t have to choose between roughing it and pampering yourself 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z He often sits outside at his bayfront Miami Beach property, where he keeps track of the ibises, possums, iguanas and the occasional dolphin or manatee. Hannibal Lecter’s Creator Cooks Up Something New (No Fava Beans or Chianti) 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z The water was calm and transparent enough to see several manatees gliding by. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Reinier Gamboa worries about the rising ocean, the near extinction of the Florida panther and the struggle of manatees to avoid being sliced by the propellers of pleasure boats. In Miami, the Murals Are the Message 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z If I wanted to see a manatee, I would have to pay attention. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Tourists rub Florida manatees whether they like it or not. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z I’d been living in Florida for more than a year and, until a few weeks ago, had yet to see a manatee. Escape From the City: 9 Winter Outings That Fight Cabin Fever 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z On the boat, I was sitting on the ladder when a manatee breached the surface. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z The group claims that Fish and Wildlife is violating the Endangered Species Act by failing to safeguard the manatees in the refuge. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z As it happens, to view Keillor as a dim, benevolent sweetie-pie – a manatee ripe for harpooning – is to be naive in any case: it is to mistake him for his persona. Garrison Keillor v August Kleinzahler 2011-04-10T21:29:05Z Jimmy Smits narrates this look at efforts to protect endangered native wildlife on Puerto Rico, and three conservationists intent on restoring some threatened species: the Amazon parrot, the leatherback turtle and the manatee. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Toni Erdmann’ and ‘Underground’ 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z The manatees still swim there, sometimes with difficulty, but the springs are murky and dull now, driving off some wildlife. Jeff VanderMeer on the beauty and weirdness of Florida 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z A young manatee starts to rise in my direction. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z According to the conservation program, the four animals that need the most help are dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and coral reef fish. Travel Deals: $5 SeaWorld Tickets for Children 2010-05-03T17:53:00Z “I think things are changing, in the manatee population and in the environment,” Carmichael said last week. Manatees spread along Gulf Coast as numbers grow 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z The bus leaves several times a day, but, per the advice of an employee, I booked a seat for late afternoon, when many of the manatees are returning to the spring for the night. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z We hope to glimpse a manatee; on nippy winter days, they huddle around spring-fed waters that remain a relatively balmy 70-odd degrees year round. Tampa reinvents itself to show off its shores 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z A broad range of kayak tours, including outings in manatee habitats, such as Kings Bay and Ichetucknee River. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z As the seaplane soared more than 1,000 feet in the air, I scoured the crystalline waters below, hoping for a glimpse of dolphin squadrons, manatees, perhaps sharks. West of Key West, an Under-the-Radar National Park 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z “We must try to achieve sustainable passive viewing. Instead of asking, ‘Did you touch a manatee?’ it should be, ‘Did a manatee touch you?’ In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z The gulf is still fairly warm in late November, so there was no guarantee we’d see any wild manatees, but I’ve never been averse to early bird specials, so off we went. Escape From the City: 9 Winter Outings That Fight Cabin Fever 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z In one striking segment, a researcher leaps from an inflatable boat onto a dugong, a blobby oceangoing animal similar to a manatee. Television Review: ‘Wild Arabia,’ a Two-Hour Special on Animal Planet 2013-08-05T20:35:21Z Located in another overlooked Miami neighborhood that’s being spruced up, the MiMo district, Red Light is situated alongside a canal in which manatees — and the occasional alligator — swim. 2009-12-31T18:01:00Z The new policies, MacKenzie said, will “benefit the manatee conservation efforts as well as provide a high-quality visitor experience.” In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z My evening entertainment was a more serene version of Vegas acrobatics, consisting of manatees and dolphins putting on a show, while people fished off the pier, pulling in redfish and mackerel. Insider's Guide to Anna Maria Island 2010-03-11T20:37:00Z Before we could suit up, we had to watch a video that covered the basics of good manatee manners. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z A few feet below, a husky manatee drifted toward the bay. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z A guest plopped into the water like a heavy raindrop and started to kick spastically near a manatee’s head. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z While we wriggled into our wet suits, Mike described his dedication to manatee conservation efforts. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Jercich drove home her point by reversing the terminology: “You wouldn’t speak of a woman manatee,” she said, to laughter. Female Trouble: The Debate Over “Woman” as an Adjective 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z We scanned the shoreline’s deep green foliage for jaguars or manatees, now rare. An Eco-Tour of Guatemala’s Rio Dulce Region 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z I wasn’t sure of its next move so I waited several seconds before I rose and the manatee sank back to the warm depths. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Eventually, the area became such a tight weave of bodies and boats that I could no longer concentrate on the manatees. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z The increasing number of manatees and humans in Three Sisters has turned flickering concerns about the animals’ welfare into a flaming debate. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z The bus was packed with couples and families, including many children gripping stuffed manatees. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z We had come to see manatees, but we couldn’t resist the mile-long boardwalk that winds through a majestic canopy of grand oak, cypress and palm trees: Old Florida at its finest. Escape From the City: 9 Winter Outings That Fight Cabin Fever 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Three years later, he cut manatee swims from his programming to protest acts of harassment he had witnessed in the water. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Smock regularly uses TikTok Live while working, streaming from the ocean to show dolphins and manatees. Hurricane Ian Brings Wind, Rain and TikTok Followers 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z The show is a procedural by way of teen drama, with a hint of the horrifically supernatural thrown in—a premise that sounds like it was produced by South Park’s plot manatees. The magic of the CW is real: The network’s supernatural success is changing the future of TV 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z In addition, dozens if not hundreds of kayakers and swimmers dip their paddles and toes into the manatees’ giant tub. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z It agreed to suspend activities when more than 50 manatees occupy the spring. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Okja is technically a pig but also shares her lineage with hippos, elephants and manatees, the gentle sea cows that largely inspired her not-very-porcine face. A Maverick Director, His Big Pig and the Small Screen 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z Snooty may be one of the oldest manatees ever. Snooty the manatee celebrates 66th birthday 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z Winter and Hope became the most famous residents of the Clearwater aquarium, which also operates sea turtle and manatee rescue programs. Beloved ‘Dolphin Tale’ star Winter dies at Florida aquarium 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Kayak tours of the mangrove tunnels in nearby Boot Key will take off from a canal at the resort where, on my visit, six manatees spent hours in the warm shallows. 44 Islands and 42 Bridges: A Florida Keys Road Trip 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z I was still processing the first manatee when a second one materialized. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Picture an ashen manatee with a tiny human face.” ‘The Bassoon King’ review: There’s more to Rainn Wilson than Dwight Schrute 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z The Winter’s Endowment will use contributions for investment to continue the aquarium’s work, which includes rehabilitation of other sea creatures such as turtles and manatees, Powell said. Florida aquarium creates legacy for famed Winter the Dolphin 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z “It’s a great day when you see a manatee,” said a cheerful kayaker passing in the other direction. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z A tail smacked the water, and we turned too lazily to see whether it was a dolphin or one of the manatees that love these tidal rivers. On Cumberland Island, you don’t have to choose between roughing it and pampering yourself 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z And it requires tour operators to lead their guests through Three Sisters’ narrow channel, an exit and entry ramp of sorts used by manatees and people alike. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z “I didn’t know what a manatee was, and then this little girl came in who wanted flamingo books. I feel stressed out now that I might be missing animals.” Bookworms, and Book Dogs and Book Cats and Book Rabbits 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Despite his stance, the river guide still wants adventurers to mingle with the manatees — just from a respectful distance. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge to spot wood storks and eagles or manatees in warmer months. Sanibel Island Fall Getaway 2010-11-19T16:21:00Z Experts say manatees in the wild are expected to survive only about 20 years or so. Snooty the manatee celebrates 66th birthday 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z Less-studied but important species on the base include West Indian manatees, American crocodiles, and green, hawksbill, leatherback and loggerhead sea turtles. An unlikely wildlife haven on controversial Guantanamo Bay 2017-07-10T04:00:00Z And last month, he joined an intent-to-sue filed by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, a nonprofit with a history of fighting for stronger manatee protections. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z On my way back to the rendezvous point, I noticed a snorkeler aggressively poking his camera into a manatee’s face. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Anne Besio, the museum’s CEO, explained they were “heartsick” over the animal’s death and “want his legacy to continue through our manatee rehabilitation program and through all of our education and outreach programs.” Petition: let’s replace a Confederate monument with a statue of a manatee 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z Mammals — dolphins, sea turtles and manatees, some feeding on the sickened fish — have also fallen victim to the tide. A Red Tide on Florida’s Gulf Coast Has Been a Huge Hit to Tourism 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Down: I listened to the squeaks of baby manatees and silence. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z You’d have good reason to question my sanity If I leashed up a lugubrious manatee. Style Invitational Week 1238: D-E-F Comedy Jam 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z I dressed for an Arctic exploration — I’m not as thick-skinned as a manatee — and walked over to the dive shop to meet the captain. In Florida, should the manatees swim alone? 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Hurricane Idalia similarly stranded a group of manatees inland in Florida, a repeat of what happened after Hurricane Hermine trapped sea cows on flooded golf course ponds in 2016. Hurricanes are disasters on land. Are they just as destructive to marine life under the sea? 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Other planned stamp releases will feature images of sea turtles, Shaker designs highlighting simplicity and utility, horses, autumn colors, floral designs, and a stamp to promote conservation of manatees. Novelist Saul Bellow, Underground Railroad, space images featured on new U.S. stamps 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z This massive herbivore, closely related to the modern-day manatee, lived in near-shore marine settings throughout much of the Pacific Rim. We Need to Think about Conservation on a Different Timescale 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z "Lua -- now 'middle-aged' at 31 -- was the first released manatee to successfully breed in the wild, and has had six calves." Flagship individual animals can boost conservation 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z A manatee glides through clear, warm spring water in Florida. Endangered Species Act 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z That has led to thousands of manatees being injured or killed by boats and their propellers. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z In an unusual move, wildlife workers in Florida are feeding manatees to keep them from starving. 2022 Year in Review: Amazing Animal Stories 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z A manatee was rescued from entanglement in a pound net in the waters off Windmill Point in Virginia’s Northern Neck, the state’s Marine Police wrote on Facebook Monday. Manatee rescued from pound net off Virginia’s Northern Neck 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Another possibility is that P. colossus was vegetarian like the manatees whose silhouette it echoes, although Amson says that would be even stranger. Bizarre-Looking Colossus Whale May Have Been Heaviest Animal Ever (Sorry, Blue Whales) 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z So next time you see a manatee, grizzly bear, or bald eagle, thank the Endangered Species Act! Endangered Species Act 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z At one point, there were only about 2,000 manatees left in Florida. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z This characteristic, called pachyosteosclerosis, is absent in living cetaceans - the group including whales, dolphins and porpoises - but present in sirenians, another marine mammal group including manatees and dugongs. Ancient whale from Peru may be most massive animal ever on Earth 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The West Indian manatee, native to Florida and the Caribbean, occasionally visits the Chesapeake region in the summer. Manatee rescued from pound net off Virginia’s Northern Neck 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Other coastal dwellers, like manatees, have heavy bones to help them stay close to the seafloor. The heaviest animal ever may be this ancient whale found in the Peruvian desert 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The researchers suspect that it drifted lazily through shallow coastal waters like a mammoth manatee, propelling its sausage-like body with a paddle-shaped tail. This Ancient Whale May Have Been the Heaviest Animal Ever 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Above, a manatee near a recently restored bed of sea grass in the Homosassa River. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The statement also contended that neither manatee exhibited signs of distress, such as listing or active avoidance of the other, that would have necessitated intervention by handlers. Florida aquarium’s manatee dead from ‘high-intensity’ sex with his brother 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z At around noon Sunday, paddle boarders reported the trapped manatee to authorities. Manatee rescued from pound net off Virginia’s Northern Neck 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Ms. Valades said she had recently spotted six or seven manatees. In Florida, Swimmers Brave an Ocean That Feels Like Steamy Syrup 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The grasses provide fish habitat as well as essential food for beloved manatees, which are in such a desperate condition that government crews have taken to feeding them romaine lettuce. Gambling on a desperate measure to save lifeline of the Everglades 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z That’s a protected area where manatees often go in the winter because the water is warmer. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The brother manatees engaged in this behavior in bursts interspersed with resting over the course of the day. Florida aquarium’s manatee dead from ‘high-intensity’ sex with his brother 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Marine Police Officer Neil Gunter responded to the scene; while the manatee did not appear distressed and was freely swimming within the bounds of the net, he called in more assistance. Manatee rescued from pound net off Virginia’s Northern Neck 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Last year, its Orlando theme park opened a facility to care for Florida manatees that were dying from starvation in their natural habitat. A decade after outcry, SeaWorld launches orca-free park in UAE, its first venture outside the US 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z They appear by surprise in towns and on beaches, cause accidents, and scare the local fishermen, nutria, manatees and capybaras. Opinion | Why Colombia’s president should talk to Biden about cocaine hippos 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Many of the manatees that remain are so thin that their ribs can be seen. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z “Considering the large number of manatees that were lost, there’s going to be an impact on the population that has yet to be defined,” Dewit said. Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z In its Facebook notice, the Virginia Marine Police posted footage of the manatee contained within the pound net, a fish trap with a narrow entrance. Manatee rescued from pound net off Virginia’s Northern Neck 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z The conference is located in one of the most vulnerable U.S. cities to climate-related problems including sea level rise, extreme heat, strong tropical storms and threats to vulnerable wildlife such as manatees. At Florida climate change summit, Harris stresses optimism 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The study, published in the journal eLife, compared our genetic blueprints with those of 62 other mammals, including elephants, manatees and armadillos, examining how hairlessness evolved in different species at different times. Humans still have the genes for a full coat of body hair 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Normally, one of the biggest problems facing manatees are boats. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z It was the second year of the experimental feeding program that was launched because of the deaths of at least 1,100 manatees in 2021, which was by far the most ever recorded. Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z By 2 p.m., the owner and Mr. Gunter had gotten the net lowered into the water far enough for the manatee to swim away. Manatee rescued from pound net off Virginia’s Northern Neck 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Florida has slowly rebuilt its manatee population, but a shortage of the mammal's main food source threatens to undo the progress made. Florida manatees are dying at alarming rate 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z “When you think about it, clearly a dolphin swimming in the water, or a whale or a manatee, would be greatly slowed down. They need to be streamlined. They don’t need that hair covering anymore.” Humans still have the genes for a full coat of body hair 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Around _______________ manatees a day have come to the feeding station to get food. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z All told, more than 2,000 manatees have died mostly of starvation from January 2021 through March 10 of this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Preliminary statistics show 800 recorded manatee deaths last year in Florida, according to the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Florida manatee deaths drop but starvation still a concern 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The entrepreneur turned activist is even considering creating a manatee rehabilitation facility on the property. Waterslides and rifles: Inside Florida’s playground for the far right 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z PETERSBURG, Fla. — Along Florida’s East Coast, threatened manatees are fed and offered supplies through an unprecedented program that tackles the recurring, pollution-related starvation crisis, wildlife officials said Wednesday. Florida manatees facing starvation fed through program 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z In spite of their size, manatees only eat sea grass and other plants that live in the sea. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The pace of manatee deaths seems to have slowed. Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “I think we were helping some manatees for sure. A milder winter definitely gives the manatees a better chance.” Florida manatee deaths drop but starvation still a concern 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Once water reaches about 68 degrees Fahrenheit, manatees begin seeking warmer places near springs, power plants and other locations. Florida manatees facing starvation fed through program 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Another ocean dweller, the dugong—a marine mammal related to the manatee—has also seen its situation worsen. As the World Scrambles to Halt Biodiversity Loss, ‘Things Are Getting Worse’ 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z But Florida’s manatees have been on the US government’s list of endangered animals since 1967. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z There are enhanced efforts to rehabilitate malnourished manatees that are recovered alive. Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The long-term key to manatee survival is restoration of beds of seagrass on which they depend, officials say. Florida manatee deaths drop but starvation still a concern 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Dozens are injured and sometimes killed by boat strikes; almost any adult manatee bears some scars from boats. Florida manatees facing starvation fed through program 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The Steller’s sea cow, an extinct relative of the manatee, could grow to five tons and 25 feet long and roamed the coastal waters of the northern Pacific Ocean. The Missing Mammal That May Have Shaped California’s Kelp Forests 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z But now manatees are facing a new challenge: they can’t get enough to eat. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z As of Wednesday, there were 84 manatees at rehab sites around the country, including 72 in Florida, said Teresa Calleson of the U.S. Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Wildlife officials had few details Wednesday as it relates to manatees but welcomed any boost in funding. Florida manatee deaths drop but starvation still a concern 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Fish and Wildlife Service last month contends it was an error to take manatees off the endangered list in 2017, leaving them listed only as threatened. Florida manatees facing starvation fed through program 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Measuring up to 11 feet and weighing more than 1,000 pounds each, the manatees were rescued in April, June and July, respectively. 3 rehabilitated manatees released in Florida Keys 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Many of the beds of sea grass that manatees depend upon have been killed by human-caused pollution. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z One key measure will be an ongoing comprehensive count of the overall Florida manatee population, which is expected to be complete by fall. Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “I’d like to think that our feeding program at least helped some manatees.” Florida manatee deaths drop but starvation still a concern 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Amid those long-term efforts, wildlife officials say one key to the Florida feeding program is to prevent manatees from associating people with food. Florida manatees facing starvation fed through program 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z “Re-designating manatees as endangered will be a critical first step in righting a terrible wrong,” Rose said. Endangered status sought for manatees as hundreds starve 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z But now manatees are facing a new challenge: they can’t get enough to eat. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Previous estimates have placed the number of manatees at about 7,500 around the state. Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The greater goal is to reduce pollution from agriculture, urban and sewage sources that has triggered a die-off in the seagrass beds manatees depend on for food. Lettuce again on the Florida menu to slow manatee starvation 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z So far this year, 765 manatee deaths have been confirmed through Dec. 9. Florida manatees facing starvation fed through program 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z But wildlife experts caution that starvation is a chronic problem that will continue to harm the manatee population without greater attention to reducing pollution. Endangered status sought for manatees as hundreds starve 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Many of the beds of sea grass that manatees depend upon have been killed by human-caused pollution. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z It will take time to assess how much impact the starvation event will have on manatees in the future, said FWC manatee veterinarian Marine Dewit. Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The feeding program was launched last winter after a record 1,100 manatees died in 2021, mostly from starvation but also from collisions with boats. Lettuce again on the Florida menu to slow manatee starvation 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The atoll lies along the Western Hemisphere’s largest coral reef and is rich in lobster, dozens of fish species, dolphins, manatees and rare trees. Belize Turns to Its Coral Reef to Escape Debt Trap 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z “With astounding losses of seagrasses around the state, we need to address water-quality issues to give the manatee a fighting chance to thrive and survive,” said Rachel Silverstein, Miami Waterkeeper executive director. Endangered status sought for manatees as hundreds starve 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z So last December, government wildlife experts came up with a plan to get emergency food to the manatees. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The red tide outbreak also is threatening manatees off Sarasota and Charlotte counties that rely on seagrass for food, according to the Ocean Conservancy. Ian ruins man-made reefs, brings algae bloom to Florida 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z This year, through Nov. 4, 735 manatee deaths had been recorded, state statistics show. Lettuce again on the Florida menu to slow manatee starvation 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The former executive assistant spotted manatees and tortoises as she walked clients’ dogs, savoring the feeling of sun on her face. They were lured by the Florida dream. After Ian they wonder: What now? 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Fish and Wildlife Service contends it was an error to take manatees off the endangered list in 2017, leaving the slow-moving marine mammals listed only as threatened. Endangered status sought for manatees as hundreds starve 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z On some days, as many as 800 manatees have shown up. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z “Florida is at a crossroads, with a record number of manatees dying,” said J.P. Ian ruins man-made reefs, brings algae bloom to Florida 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, manatees suffering from chronic malnutrition continue to be rescued and rehabilitated at facilities around the country, including SeaWorld Orlando, zoos and other aquariums, said Terri Calleson, a biologist with the U.S. Lettuce again on the Florida menu to slow manatee starvation 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z During winter, manatees migrate to the mangrove forest that surrounds the community. Florida faced a housing crisis. Ian has made it worse. 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Last year, more than a thousand manatees died in Florida, part of a record die-off that has been linked to pollution and algal blooms. Downpours From Ian Prompt Florida Treatment Plants to Release Waste 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Even so, scientists worry that hundreds more manatees could starve this winter. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z “We must keep this issue at the forefront, so leaders statewide will invest in solutions to improve water quality—protecting natural habitats to save our beloved manatees.” Ian ruins man-made reefs, brings algae bloom to Florida 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z “We are already having emaciated manatees coming in.” Lettuce again on the Florida menu to slow manatee starvation 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z They are also asking people to report stranded, injured or dead manatees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. What does Hurricane Ian mean for Florida’s wildlife? 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z A runaway manatee named Tico which gave international rescue teams the slip for two months has been caught after a frantic international search. Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Wildlife experts say it’s important that other people not try to feed manatees. Starving Manatees Eat Tons of Lettuce 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Through mid-October, there have been 719 manatee deaths recorded by Florida wildlife officials. Ian ruins man-made reefs, brings algae bloom to Florida 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Although water quality has improved along the state’s east coast and some seagrass is again growing naturally, it will take nursery-grown seagrass to restore the manatee food to acceptable levels, he said. Lettuce again on the Florida menu to slow manatee starvation 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z One of Florida’s most beloved species, the manatee, can get trapped inland when floodwaters recede. What does Hurricane Ian mean for Florida’s wildlife? 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z It was veterinarians from Venezuela's environment ministry who finally managed to track the manatee through GPS and catch up with him. Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z A giant, gentle sea creature that belongs to the manatee family is now “functionally extinct” in China with no sightings recorded since 2008, a new study said Wednesday. ‘Charismatic’ dugong sea mammal declared functionally extinct in China 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Dugongs belong to the Sirenia, a biological order that includes the dugong and three extant species of manatees. A ‘Sea Cow’ That Evoked Mermaids Is Extinct in Chinese Waters, Study Finds 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Researchers have declared a mammal related to the manatee - said to have inspired ancient tales of mermaids and sirens - extinct in China. Dugong: Relative of mammal that inspired mermaid tales extinct in China 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Steller's sea cow became extinct in 1768; it was related to the manatee and probably once lived along the northwest coast of North America. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z But even when the team got access to a plane, that still was no match for the manatee. Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The exotic, sometimes bizarre, appearances and habits of animals in the Americas that were previously unknown to Europeans, such as manatees, sloths, and poisonous snakes, confirmed this association. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z On a national level, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which turned 50 this year, prohibits feeding or harassing wild marine mammals, such as seals, whales, dolphins and manatees. How to choose a wildlife experience that does no harm 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Similar in appearance and behaviour to the manatee, but distinguished by its whale-like tail, its gentle - seemingly benign - disposition has led some to believe that it inspired ancient seafaring tales of mermaids. Dugong: Relative of mammal that inspired mermaid tales extinct in China 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z That compares with 864 during the same period last year, when a record number of manatees died mainly from a lack of seagrass food, which was decimated by water pollution. Officials: Starvation threat not over for Florida manatees 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z And while Tico is now safe, the frantic search has cast a spotlight on the threats facing manatees in Brazil. Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Steller’s sea cow became extinct in 1768; it was related to the manatee and probably once lived along the northwest coast of North America. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z She and Mckenzie speak fondly of a magical day swimming with the manatees off Florida’s Gulf Coast. She spent decades as a nomad. But her daughter’s pregnancy brought her back to L.A. 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z In one dramatic example, manatees in the Indian River Lagoon in Florida are starving to death after sewage-fueled algal blooms destroyed the sea grass they depend on. Meet the Peecyclers. Their Idea to Help Farmers Is No. 1. 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z There are about 7,500 manatees in the wild in Florida, according to wildlife commission figures. Officials: Starvation threat not over for Florida manatees 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z But with mangroves being destroyed as developers build on highly sought after coastal strips, manatees are turning to the sea to give birth. Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z In Shark Bay, off the westernmost tip of Australia, meadows of sea grass carpet the ocean floor, undulating in the current and being nibbled on by dugongs, cousins of Florida manatees. The World’s Largest Plant Is a Self-Cloning Sea Grass in Australia 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The rule would bring enhanced federal scrutiny to projects that might affect the manatee in waterways in which the marine mammals are known to concentrate. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z The lack of seagrass forage during winter months has triggered an unprecedented die-off of manatees, including a record of more than 1,100 last year. Florida wildlife officials say some manatee food growing 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z The rule would bring enhanced federal scrutiny to projects that might affect the manatee in waterways in which the marine mammals are known to concentrate, such as the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s east coast. Officials: Starvation threat not over for Florida manatees 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z "We rescue a lot of newborns, and sometimes we are not able to see the mum, to try to return the manatees to their mother." Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z “People will save the manatees … they’ll protest for the unborn, but God help you if you need city services at a rough time in your life.” Mayor Bowser promised to end homelessness. Here’s how it’s going. 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z One such area is the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s east coast, where this winter officials successfully fed manatees tons of lettuce in an unprecedented experiment to prevent more starvation. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z People interested in assisting the manatee program can donate to a FWC-affiliated organization. Florida wildlife officials say some manatee food growing 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z In addition, the state is spending $8.5 million on a variety of manatee projects, such as restoration of seagrass and improvements in water quality. Officials: Starvation threat not over for Florida manatees 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z That is why NGOs like Aquasis not only look after stranded and injured manatees but also campaign for the conservation of the ecosystems in which these mammals live. Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z It is home to the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle and the vulnerable West Indian manatee, among other species. Builders hurt protected areas in climate-weary Puerto Rico 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Last year, more than 1,100 manatees died largely from lack of food, a Florida record. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Floridians cherish manatees, rotund and gentle giants that have long captured the human imagination, but people have failed to care for the animals’ environment, putting the species’ survival at risk. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Between Jan. 1 and July 15, about 631 manatee deaths have been confirmed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Officials: Starvation threat not over for Florida manatees 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Yet, during an online news conference Thursday, officials said the feeding program — again, never done before with wild animals like manatees — was generally a success. Florida manatee feeding plan ends, starvation still an issue 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Florida manatees are "talking" up a storm, and a team that has been recording those sounds for seven years is starting to understand the chatter. New Research Decodes the Sea Cow’s Hidden Language 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z This year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports 562 manatee deaths as of late May. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Now, as manatees are disappearing in large numbers, humans are trying crisis rescue measures in desperate attempts to keep them alive. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Fish and Wildlife Service recently agreed in a court settlement to publish a proposed manatee critical habitat revision by September 2024. Officials: Starvation threat not over for Florida manatees 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z So far this year, Florida officials have confirmed 479 manatee deaths, compared with more than 600 last year at this same time. Florida manatee feeding plan ends, starvation still an issue 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z While diving in Kings Bay in the town of Crystal River, he first saw the manatee’s white scar, probably caused by a collision with a boat propeller. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Dozens more manatees have been rescued and are being cared for at zoos, marine facilities and aquariums around the country. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z The iconic manatee remains in trouble, and with it, a piece of Florida’s identity. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z The experimental program that has fed tons of lettuce to starving manatees in Florida will begin to wind down as the weather warms, wildlife officials said Wednesday. Court lifts ban blocking government from factoring climate into decisions 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Although the feeding program is seen as a success, many manatees are still debilitated from malnutrition and won’t immediately recover, officials said. Florida manatee feeding plan ends, starvation still an issue 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z I was relieved when Rose assured me that, despite the unprecedented loss of so many manatees, he doesn’t think extinction is on the horizon. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The manatee critical habitat designation has not been updated since 1976; it’s something manatee advocates have been pushing for since 2008. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Along Florida’s Atlantic coast, the die-off began last year, after the Indian River Lagoon, a 156-mile estuary that had been a seasonal manatee refuge, turned into a barren underwater desert. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Last year, more than 1,100 manatees died — far above the five-year average of about 202 annual deaths — mostly of starvation because their favored seagrass source of food is disappearing due to water pollution. Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temps warm 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Dozens of distressed manatees have been rescued and taken to places like SeaWorld in Orlando, zoos and aquariums in Florida and elsewhere around the country. Florida manatee feeding plan ends, starvation still an issue 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z “The manatees could use that extra exposure right now, to keep telling the brighter side of some of this while we work to restore those East Coast habitats,” he says. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The state wildlife commission estimates there are about 7,500 manatees in the wild in Florida. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Decades of waste from leaky septic tanks and fertilizer runoff from farms and development fueled algal blooms that blocked the sunlight and choked the sea grass that manatees used to eat. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z This year, as of March 4, there have been 400 confirmed manatee deaths in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temps warm 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Many manatees are still stressed from chronic malnutrition that won’t disappear just because of warmer weather. Florida manatee feeding plan ends, starvation still an issue 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z It’s also the place that gives Rose the most hope when he thinks about the future of manatees, because it draws in such high numbers in winter — many with calves. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z “Safeguarding the places where manatees live will help put these incredibly imperiled animals back on a path to recovery,” said Ragan Whitlock, an attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z In all of last year, 1,100 Florida manatees died, a record. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Ron Mezich, who oversees the manatee provisioning effort for the Florida commission, said the feeding program will continue for another week or so until the manatees move away from the winter, warm-water foraging spots. Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temps warm 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z As of Thursday, there were more than 80 manatees in care at 14 facilities, almost all suffering from starvation. Florida manatee feeding plan ends, starvation still an issue 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z On a chilly day in late January, the park broke its record for the most manatees when it counted 740 in a day, beating a previous high of 624. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The broader issue for manatee survival is improving water quality. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z “And then we had a relatively short winter. So that may have helped some manatees.” Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z In recent days, the manatee attendance at the Florida power plant where feeding takes place has fluctuated from a high of 95 on Tuesday to a low of about 40, officials said. Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temps warm 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The unprecedented feeding response came after a record 1,100 manatees died last year, largely because of starvation. 55 tons of lettuce fed to Florida’s starving manatees 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Forty years ago, when the Save the Manatee team began counting, it counted only 36 manatees over the course of an entire season. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Once it happens, manatee advocates say the critical habitat revision will be another key piece of the puzzle for saving these unique and beloved creatures. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Threatened with extinction, manatees are “adopted” by people who make charitable donations to support their protection. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z About 7,500 manatees, also known as sea cows, live in Florida waters. Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temps warm 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Through Feb. 25 this year, about 375 confirmed manatee deaths have been recorded. 55 tons of lettuce fed to Florida’s starving manatees 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z The spring here, which is transparent with a tint of blue, is a safe haven for the manatees in the winter. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z “We are pleased that FWS is finally willing to take this essential step to save our imperiled manatees and hope this signals a shift in prioritizing manatee survival and recovery,” Rose added. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Small towns like Orange City, home to Blue Spring State Park, hold manatee festivals that draw tourists to places that do not otherwise get many visitors. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z As of Wednesday, officials said about 83 manatees are being rehabilitated at aquariums and other facilities across the U.S., such as SeaWorld in Orlando. Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temps warm 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z There are currently about 7,500 manatees, also known as sea cows, living in Florida waters. 55 tons of lettuce fed to Florida’s starving manatees 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z I arrive in the early afternoon on a relatively warm day, and most of the 308 manatees that were counted earlier have migrated to the river. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z People interested in assisting the manatee program can donate to an FWC-affiliated organization. US agrees to update critical habitat for Florida manatees 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z The most famous is perhaps Crystal River, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, where people can swim with manatees. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta recently took on two young orphaned manatees, part of a larger effort by similar facilities to care for them. Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temps warm 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The approach of warmer weather means manatees will disperse to areas where food is more plentiful, officials said. 55 tons of lettuce fed to Florida’s starving manatees 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z But I’m able to spot about a dozen manatees — and one alligator — as I walk up and down the boardwalk, which abuts the spring for about one-third of a mile. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The island is widely known to have the best habitat for the manatees in the Caribbean, though the marine mammals are threatened by poaching, injuries from boats and are often found entangled in fishing gear. Cuban fishermen nurse injured baby manatee with cow and goat's milk 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Some lucky manatees spent the winter 70 miles northeast of the Indian River Lagoon. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Pollution from agriculture, septic tanks, urban runoff and other sources is killing the seagrass on which manatees and other creatures rely, but fixing that issue will require time and money. Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temps warm 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Officials say most distressed manatees in Florida are reported by people who spot them and call a state hotline at 888-404-3922. 55 tons of lettuce fed to Florida’s starving manatees 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z And that manatees have no known predators — it’s humans that are the biggest threat. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The manatee, an aquatic mammal akin to a giant, water-borne cow, is found in sheltered bays and estuaries throughout Cuba. Cuban fishermen nurse injured baby manatee with cow and goat's milk 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z In January, during Orange City’s annual manatee festival, food trucks hawked soft-shell crab and alligator sausage. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z But it could take five years to get them done — meaning Florida’s manatees may need more lettuce next winter. Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temps warm 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z More than 80 rescued manatees are currently being cared for at facilities in Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and Ohio, according to Terri Calleson of the U.S. 55 tons of lettuce fed to Florida’s starving manatees 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z She emphasizes that the manatees here have plenty of food — and feeding them is against the law. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Adult manatees are herbivores that graze on seagrasses and other aquatic plants. Cuban fishermen nurse injured baby manatee with cow and goat's milk 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z “Everyone in my life, they know me as the manatee girl,” said Young, 45. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Wildlife officials stress that people should not feed manatees on their own because it could cause the animals to associate people with food. Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temps warm 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The state resorted to feeding one group of starving manatees romaine lettuce instead. UN report paints dire picture of the Gulf of Mexico’s future 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z One of the most famous places to see manatees is a city called Crystal River on Florida’s Gulf Coast. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Officials at an aquarium in nearby Santiago de Cuba advised the fishermen to keep feeding the manatee, and eventually, veterinarians picked the mammal up and brought it to safety. Cuban fishermen nurse injured baby manatee with cow and goat's milk 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z The next day at Blue Spring, Wayne Hartley, a jolly 78-year-old manatee specialist with the Save the Manatee Club, set out to count the animals, as he has done since 1980. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Florida wildlife officials are implementing a new feeding program at a temporary field response station in Cape Canaveral to prevent manatees from starving. Starving manatees rely on deliveries of 3,000 pounds of lettuce a day to survive 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Republicans praised the bill for boosting salaries for state law enforcement and corrections officers and for providing money to help manatees and other environmental projects. Florida House OKs budget that punishes mask mandate schools 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Fish and Wildlife Service tells me I might encounter more manatees at an area called Magnolia Springs. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z "What has given me the most joy from all this ... is seeing how the community spared no effort or resources to save this baby manatee," she said. Cuban fishermen nurse injured baby manatee with cow and goat's milk 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z When he started, 36 manatees wintered at the spring. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Officials point towards "the loss of seagrass associated with poor water quality within the Indian River Lagoon" as being one of the main contributing factors of manatee deaths in these extreme numbers. Starving manatees rely on deliveries of 3,000 pounds of lettuce a day to survive 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Officials say the feeding program involving donated romaine lettuce at a Florida Power & Light plant on the east coast is attracting about 300 to 350 manatees per day. Officials: Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z She had grown up hearing about manatees but hadn’t gotten an up-close view until her stay here. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The theme park is one of five facilities in the U.S. taking care of sick and injured manatees. SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Hartley hopes something else is going on, too: Perhaps manatees that would normally seek refuge in the Indian River Lagoon are trying to adapt to sea grass loss by traveling elsewhere. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z More than 1,000 Florida manatees died last year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and they haven't seen numbers like those in decades. Starving manatees rely on deliveries of 3,000 pounds of lettuce a day to survive 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z It’s been as many as 800 manatees at times, sometimes less than 60 as they move around the waterways. Officials: Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z First one manatee surfaces, making that now-familiar burble as it takes a deep breath. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z It had 28 manatees in its care as of Friday, according to a company release. SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Each time he spotted a manatee, he marked its presence in black felt-tip pen. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z In 2021 the FWC responded to the alarming amount of manatee deaths in the area by issuing a press release directly stating their plan of action. Starving manatees rely on deliveries of 3,000 pounds of lettuce a day to survive 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Last year, a record 1,101 manatee deaths were recorded, largely from starvation. Officials: Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z For nearly a minute straight, it’s like a synchronized manatee swimming team is performing just for me. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z “We are bringing animals in that are skeletons. These animals need long-term care,” said Jon Peterson, chief of zoological operations at SeaWorld who chairs a manatee rescue partnership with government agencies. SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Some manatees frolicked around his canoe, circling in a sort of dance. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z "It is critical we help manatees in the short term with actions that are compatible with their long-term well-being and resilience." Starving manatees rely on deliveries of 3,000 pounds of lettuce a day to survive 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z So far this year, 164 manatee deaths have been listed, only five from collisions with boats, according to state wildlife commission statistics. Officials: Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Bursting with awe, I’m fairly certain I’ve hit peak manatee viewing. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z “That is the same pattern we had last winter, and these numbers will continue,” said Dr. Martine deWit, the veterinarian who examines dead manatees for the state of Florida. SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z With a moment’s glance as he paddled, he identified manatees by the unique scars on their backs and tails left by boat propeller strikes. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize regulations to update the critical habitat designation for manatees. Manatees in Florida need greater protection, lawsuit says 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z “We are adjusting our program to get as much food to manatees as we can.” Officials: Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Over the next few days, I visit two more manatee hot spots, and I even go on a kayaking tour, where a few of the gentle giants swim near the boat. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Fish and Wildlife Service have embarked on an experimental attempt to feed manatees with romaine lettuce at a Florida Power & Light plant on the east coast. SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Park regulars visit on cold, misty days, knowing that is when the most manatees seek the spring’s warmth. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z More than 1,100 manatees died in Florida last year, double the five-year average for such deaths. Manatees in Florida need greater protection, lawsuit says 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z And it remains a crime for a person to feed manatees on their own, although officials say many people want to help. Officials: Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Patrick Rose vividly remembers his first underwater encounter with a manatee. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Recently, wildlife officials said there were more than 700 manatees in that area, although it’s hard to say how many were eating lettuce. SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Rehabilitation facilities were in such high demand this year that they sent manatees as far away as Ohio to be nursed back to health. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z The main problem is pollution from agricultural, urban and other sources, which triggers algae blooms, killing the seagrass on which manatees depend in winter months. Manatees in Florida need greater protection, lawsuit says 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z The best way is to donate money, they say, through a sponsored entity, and to make sure to report any sick or struggling manatee. Officials: Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z I had always taken for granted that, one day, I would see the manatees as they winter in the warm waters of Florida. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z As of Jan. 28, 97 manatees have been found dead in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which has taken a leading role in the manatee rescue effort. SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z For Hartley in Blue Spring, the hardest days are when state wildlife officials call about a dead manatee and ask him to identify it. Trying everything, even lettuce, to save Florida’s beloved manatees 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Federal and state wildlife officials have embarked on an experimental effort to feed manatees with lettuce and similar greens at a Florida Power & Light plant on the East Coast where manatees typically gather. Manatees in Florida need greater protection, lawsuit says 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Looking at the big picture, there are an estimated 8,800 or so manatees in Florida waters. Officials: Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Power plants, I learn, are like spas for manatees, because they discharge water warm enough to draw the heat-seeking sea cows. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Blooms destroy the seagrass that manatees feed on, and most simply starved to death. Opinion | Florida’s waters choke on fertilizer, dead fish and red tides — while Big Ag floats above it all 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z He did not want to be the size of a “manatee,” he told me, but “the smell of a biscuit in butter and molasses” was his “opioid,” evoking his grandmother’s love. Opinion | Farewell, André the Glorious 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z SeaWorld said DHL Express transported the manatees from its rescue and rehabilitation center to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Saturday. 4 young manatees flown from Florida to Ohio for treatment 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Red wolves, whooping cranes and manatees would be better for it. Opinion | ‘Red Wolves’ remains the best choice for the new name for the Washington Football Team 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z I ask her whether she’s met a lot of people who are visiting after reading all the terrible manatee news, and she says she has. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Algae blooms also kill dolphins, and last year, 1,100 manatees died, nearly double the 2020 count. Opinion | Florida’s waters choke on fertilizer, dead fish and red tides — while Big Ag floats above it all 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z As winter begins in Florida, a new feeding plan could save many manatees from starvation. Record manatee deaths cause Florida to try feeding program 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z SeaWorld said it has been getting a record number of manatees needing treatment at its center, one of only five critical care facilities for manatees in the U.S. 4 young manatees flown from Florida to Ohio for treatment 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z “It’s disgraceful that hundreds of manatees have died as a direct result of regulators’ failure to protect our water quality,” Jaclyn Lopez, Florida director of the Center for Biologial Diversity, said in a news release. Conservation groups to sue EPA over manatee deaths 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z Some have gone so far as to bring food for the manatees after reading that they’re starving elsewhere. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest electric utility, is putting up $700,000 for a “temporary field response station” to feed the manatees at its plant in Cape Canaveral on the East Coast. Manatee feeding program ready as winter tests survival 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z More than 1,000 manatees died in Florida waters last year, a record number in a single year. Record manatee deaths cause Florida to try feeding program 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Water pollution from agricultural, urban and other sources has triggered algae blooms that have decimated seagrass beds on which manatees depend. 4 young manatees flown from Florida to Ohio for treatment 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z The Indian River Lagoon is an “ecological wonder that supports not just manatees, but green sea turtles, snook, tarpon and a stunning diversity of marine life,” Lopez noted. Conservation groups to sue EPA over manatee deaths 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z As my trip comes to an end, I think back to what Rose said about wanting to be the defender of the manatee. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The money is also for rescue and rehabilitation of distressed manatees, the company said in a news release. Manatee feeding program ready as winter tests survival 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z Florida wildlife commission member Mike Sole, who is an executive with FPL’s parent company, NextEra Energy, also said the manatee deaths are “really just a symptom” of the greater pollution problem. Record manatee deaths cause Florida to try feeding program 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z “This transport was necessary to make additional room for rescued manatees in need of emergency critical care,” SeaWorld said in a statement. 4 young manatees flown from Florida to Ohio for treatment 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z “Until Florida is forced to rein in its rampant pollution, manatees will continue to die slow, agonizing deaths by starvation every winter,” Lindsay Dubin, staff attorney at Defenders of Wildlife, said in the release. Conservation groups to sue EPA over manatee deaths 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z With all of the threats these gentle giants face, I’m grateful for him, and for so many others who are working to save the manatees. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z More than 1,000 manatees have died in Florida waters so far in 2021, by far a record number in a single year. Manatee feeding program ready as winter tests survival 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z There was an ocean across the street and a river right on the other side, with dolphins and manatees and stuff. The Patagonia C.E.O.’s Mission: ‘Save Our Home Planet’ 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z DHL transported the manatees in custom-built containers and they were monitored throughout the flight by a Columbus Zoo veterinarian. 4 young manatees flown from Florida to Ohio for treatment 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Last week, wildlife officials announced a pilot feeding plan that could save many manatees from starvation. Conservation groups to sue EPA over manatee deaths 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z Walk along boardwalks and trails, visit the environmental education building and pop into a gift shop loaded with manatee souvenirs. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z “They are declining too, just like the manatees are.” Manatee feeding program ready as winter tests survival 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The starving manatees are easy enough to spot. Manatees, Facing a Crisis, Will Get a Bit of Help: Extra Feeding 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Its aquarium is one of two facilities outside of Florida that treats manatees. 4 young manatees flown from Florida to Ohio for treatment 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z However officials said manatees will still face the long-term threat of manmade water pollution stifling their food supply. Conservation groups to sue EPA over manatee deaths 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z With clear water that remains 72 degrees year-round, this park attracts manatees in enormous numbers during winter, when the spring is closed to water activities to protect the gentle giants. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Florida wildlife commission member Mike Sole, who is an executive with FPL’s parent company NextEra Energy Inc., also said the manatee death crisis is “really just a symptom” of the greater pollution problem. Manatee feeding program ready as winter tests survival 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z But Florida’s manatees, already threatened with extinction, have suffered catastrophic losses over the last year. Manatees, Facing a Crisis, Will Get a Bit of Help: Extra Feeding 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z More than 1,000 manatees, about 15 percent of the state’s total population, have died this year. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z “Under no circumstances do we want people feeding manatees. It’s illegal, and remains so,” Rose said. Unprecedented feeding plan mulled for dying Florida manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Wander along trails and a boardwalk to see manatees swimming in these springs, which are protected during winter from watercraft. In Florida, searching for hope among manatees, despite a tragic year 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Slow-moving, bulky manatees have long struggled to coexist with humans. Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Boat strikes also kill manatees, so further habituating them to vessels or people could be deadly. Manatees, Facing a Crisis, Will Get a Bit of Help: Extra Feeding 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z A subspecies of the West Indian manatee, Florida manatees were among the first animals to be listed as an endangered species by the federal government in 1967. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Hundreds of the slow-moving animals are struck every year by boats, which has led to no-wake manatee zones throughout Florida with violations punishable by significant fines. Unprecedented feeding plan mulled for dying Florida manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z “We’ve got manatees that come right up to our dock and dolphins that come up to the sea wall,” said Gene Tener, a mechanical engineer. What does it take to build a disaster-proof house? 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z But state officials and environmental groups say polluted water runoff from agriculture, sewage and other man-made development has caused algae blooms in estuaries, choking off the seagrass upon which manatees rely. Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Wildlife officials urged the public to refrain from feeding manatees. Manatees, Facing a Crisis, Will Get a Bit of Help: Extra Feeding 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Numbers had dipped to about 1,000 when Rose and other biologists began a public campaign to save the manatee. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z But the starvation threat has led to a record 1,017 manatee deaths as of Nov. 19, according to state figures. Unprecedented feeding plan mulled for dying Florida manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z The facility, which also operates sea turtle and manatee rescue programs, recently completed an $80 million renovation that includes a large new dolphin tank — largely because of the crowds drawn by Winter. ‘Dolphin Tale’ fans mourn death of film’s star Winter at 16 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Authorities expected another bad year for manatees, with more deaths to come as Florida enters the winter months when the animals congregate in warm-water areas where food supplies have dwindled. Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z “This is a teachable moment,” he said of the manatees. Manatees, Facing a Crisis, Will Get a Bit of Help: Extra Feeding 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Since then, the manatees have become Florida celebrities. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z It chokes off light needed by seagrass, eliminating the main food source for manatees. Unprecedented feeding plan mulled for dying Florida manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z “This is a starvation issue. There’s not enough seagrasses that are available to the manatees.” Manatee deaths rise in Florida as pollutants kill seagrass 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z To compound the problem, manatees are slow to reproduce. Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z The manatee feeding will be experimental and limited, officials said, and will likely provide leafy greens such as cabbage and lettuce. Manatees, Facing a Crisis, Will Get a Bit of Help: Extra Feeding 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Fish and Wildlife Service will target an area south of the Kennedy Space Center on the state’s central Atlantic coast: the Indian River Lagoon, where more than 500 manatees have died this year. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z “Literally, saving manatees is part of saving the ecosystem. If we can get this taken care of, manatees will flourish. If we don’t, they won’t,” Rose said. Unprecedented feeding plan mulled for dying Florida manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Officials noticed a sharp rise in manatee deaths from December through May, when the sea cows congregate in warm waters. Manatee deaths rise in Florida as pollutants kill seagrass 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z According to the nonprofit Save the Manatee Club — co-founded by Florida troubadour Jimmy Buffet — one calf is born every two to five years after a manatee reaches sexual maturity at about age 5. Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z That’s similar to what manatees are given to eat when taken into captivity for rehabilitation, said Patrick Rose, the executive director of Save the Manatee Club, a nonprofit group that pushed for the supplemental feeding. Manatees, Facing a Crisis, Will Get a Bit of Help: Extra Feeding 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z While boat strikes have ranked as the main cause of death among Florida manatees, starvation has outpaced boating accidents this year. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Alligators, large turtles, manatees and even a colony of monkeys are commonly seen in the area. Florida paddleboarder fends off attacking alligator with oar 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z While manatee mortality leveled out after May, when the mammals extend their range in summer and fall, the state has recorded 968 manatee deaths in 2021, with more than two months left in the year. Manatee deaths rise in Florida as pollutants kill seagrass 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z “Manatees are in serious trouble,” ZooTampa at Lowry Park, one of four main manatee critical care centers in Florida, said in a statement Wednesday. Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z "Unprecedented manatee mortality due to starvation was documented on the Atlantic coast this past winter and spring," Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute wrote as it announced the record Friday. Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Rose and others have been asking for permission to feed the animals since early in the year, when emaciated manatees began showing up around the state. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z The federal government changed the status of the manatee from endangered to threatened in 2017, but conservationists say greater protection is again needed. Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z Big manatee die-offs in past years have been attributed to more transitory events like algae blooms and unusually cold weather, but the seagrass problem could take longer to reverse, Tucker said. Manatee deaths rise in Florida as pollutants kill seagrass 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z “The loss of more than 1,000 manatees this year is deeply concerning and will have serious repercussions for years to come.” Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z “Unprecedented manatee mortality due to starvation was documented on the Atlantic coast this past winter and spring,” Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute wrote as it announced the record Friday. Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z At that point, they will outline several key details, including how food will be delivered to manatees without any human interaction. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z About 6,300 manatees currently live in Florida waters, according to the government. Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z He said the manatees are now even eating seagrass roots, permanently killing the aquatic plants. Manatee deaths rise in Florida as pollutants kill seagrass 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z The commission is asking state lawmakers to approve $7 million in the upcoming legislative session for seagrass restoration, manatee rehabilitation centers and other projects. Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Boat strikes are also a major cause of manatee deaths, killing at least 63 this year. Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z Beth Brady, a manatee researcher at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, said the feeding program could help save the lives of malnourished and emaciated manatees and guide future recovery efforts. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Last month a coalition of environmental groups and local businesses urged Republican Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency to address the manatee crisis. Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z One key spot is the Indian River Lagoon midway down Florida’s east coast, which hosts about 2000 manatees each winter thanks to water releases by power plants. Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z The wildlife commission estimates there are currently about 7,500 manatees, also known as sea cows, living in Florida waters. Florida tops 1,000 manatee deaths in grim single-year record 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z The manatee was once classified as endangered by the federal government, but it was reclassified as threatened in 2017. Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z After decades of recovery efforts, the number of manatees in Florida waters reached an estimated 6,620 in 2017, and federal scientists projected they would survive there for another 100 years. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z A recent report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found there were at least 761 manatee deaths from Jan. 1 to May 28, compared with 637 all last year. Florida manatees died at an alarming rate in the first months of 2021 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z Because these solutions will take time, he and others are considering short-term fixes for the manatees, such as feeding the sea cows or trying to coax them to winter elsewhere. Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z State reports show 230 manatees turned up dead in Florida this February alone. Up and down Florida’s coast, some manatees still struggle with starvation after peak die-off 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z The federal government says approximately 6,300 manatees live in Florida waters, up from about 1,300 in the early 1990s. Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z That same year, the Trump administration shifted the manatee from an endangered to a threatened species, over the objections of many biologists and environmentalists. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z There are about 6,300 manatees in Florida, according to the U.S. Florida manatees died at an alarming rate in the first months of 2021 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, manatee rehabilitation centers have been overloaded with emaciated animals, and officials are struggling to find new places to care for sick animals. Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z Week after week, de Wit said, veterinarians saw manatees with “severe emaciation,” as much as 40 percent underweight. Up and down Florida’s coast, some manatees still struggle with starvation after peak die-off 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z He asked the commission to implement a permanent ban on the catching of goliaths, saying they are as important to the economy at manatees, which are protected. Florida takes step toward the catching of goliath grouper 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z “You look at a manatee, and it’s like you’re looking at a golden retriever; it looks familiar, it feels safe. They really are just gentle giants,” Lopez said. Wildlife officials move to feed Florida’s starving manatees 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Patrick Rose, an aquatic biologist and the executive director of the nonprofit Save the Manatee Club, described manatees as a “sentinel species telling us that the ecosystem is in a catastrophic state of decline.” Florida manatees died at an alarming rate in the first months of 2021 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z And the long-term prospects for manatees on Florida’s east coast, Jacoby says, “are probably all right.” Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z On the East Coast, de Wit said, blood data from manatees suggested some were suffering end-stage starvation. Up and down Florida’s coast, some manatees still struggle with starvation after peak die-off 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z Authorities in Florida still searching for the person responsible for scrawling "Trump" on a manatee's back earlier this year are now offering an additional $5,000 for information. Reward increased to help find suspect who scraped ‘Trump’ on manatee: report 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z That puts 2021 on pace to be one of the deadliest years for manatees in the past decade. Opinion | Manatees are starving in Florida. Pollution is the likely culprit. 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z “A manatee will choose starvation over freezing to death,” Lopez said. Florida on pace for record number of manatee deaths in 2021 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z Until now, Florida’s manatees, which were one of the first species to be placed on the U.S. endangered species list in the 1970s, seemed to be doing better. Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z The effects of the die-off may endure for years, de Wit said, with cascading issues in reproduction and manatees’ metabolism that would affect future generations. Up and down Florida’s coast, some manatees still struggle with starvation after peak die-off 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z The manatee was first spotted in Citrus County's Homosassa River north of Tampa. Reward increased to help find suspect who scraped ‘Trump’ on manatee: report 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z The manatee population looks emaciated, and it seems obvious that a primary factor in their decline is inadequate food supply. Opinion | Manatees are starving in Florida. Pollution is the likely culprit. 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z In December, January and February, more than 400 manatees died. Editorial Roundup: Florida 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z Florida’s most recent winter dealt a blow to its West Indian manatees, iconic marine mammals that are a big tourist attraction. Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z A study published last month in Scientific Reports presents the native Florida manatee and its skin as the latest evidence of this wormy universe. Manatees May Carry Half a Million Microscopic Hitchhikers 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z Harassing a manatee, a federal crime, is punishable by a $50,000 fine and up to one year in prison. Reward increased to help find suspect who scraped ‘Trump’ on manatee: report 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z A team of Florida scientists recently looked at the prevalence of glyphosate in the blood plasma of manatees and in their waterways. Opinion | Manatees are starving in Florida. Pollution is the likely culprit. 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z The Daytona Beach News-Journal on habitat destruction and an increase in manatee deaths: Editorial Roundup: Florida 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z The number represents about 10% of Florida’s population of Trichechus manatus latirostris, the subspecies found there, and is more than the total number of the manatees that died across the whole state in 2020. Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z The study reports that three nematode species — two previously unknown — were found in skin samples from Florida manatees. Manatees May Carry Half a Million Microscopic Hitchhikers 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z Images of the manatee sparked a federal investigation by the U.S. Reward increased to help find suspect who scraped ‘Trump’ on manatee: report 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z Of the 105 manatees tested, 56 percent tested positive for glyphosate or a derivative of the chemical. Opinion | Manatees are starving in Florida. Pollution is the likely culprit. 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z If you’ve seen manatees before, you probably recognized that something wasn’t quite right. Editorial Roundup: Florida 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z The 2020–21 winter started with a cold snap, requiring manatees to increase their calorie intake to stay warm. Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z In 2013, they began collecting samples from Florida manatees in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, and the project became Mr. Gonzalez’s master’s thesis. Manatees May Carry Half a Million Microscopic Hitchhikers 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z Notably, this year researchers report manatees are dying at an alarming rate. Reward increased to help find suspect who scraped ‘Trump’ on manatee: report 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z They also discovered that glyphosate and its derivatives are ubiquitous in the Florida waterways the manatees frequent. Opinion | Manatees are starving in Florida. Pollution is the likely culprit. 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z A manatee’s outer skin is tough, like an elephant’s hide, and prone to close up quickly. How to Treat a Wounded Manatee 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z Then, even though there wasn’t enough grass to feed all the manatees, the animals stayed put. Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z Perhaps, they suggested, they’re passed between manatees like human skin mites. Manatees May Carry Half a Million Microscopic Hitchhikers 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z The Daily Independent on a manatee found with “Trump” drawn on its back in a Florida river: Editorial Roundup: Kentucky 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the manatee species affected by the growing hippo population. Invasion of the hippos: Colombia is running out of time to tackle Pablo Escobar’s wildest legacy 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z In 1967, only a few hundred manatees remained in Florida when they were listed among the first class of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. How to Treat a Wounded Manatee 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z The only vegetarian marine mammal, manatees—often called sea cows—thrive in subtropical waters, where they feed on seafloor grasses, algae, and floating plants. Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z For now, the researchers hope to generate more enthusiasm for nematodes as well as their gentle manatee hosts. Manatees May Carry Half a Million Microscopic Hitchhikers 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z The manatee was seen in Florida’s Homosassa River with the president’s name on its back. Editorial Roundup: Kentucky 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z Specifically, I proposed outfitting the manatees with propellers driven by powerful motors. Opinion | The one thing Floridians agree on: Don’t mess with our manatees 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z In fact, scarring is so prevalent that scientists use scar patterns to identify individual manatees during aerial surveys. How to Treat a Wounded Manatee 2021-01-26T05:00:00Z But other wintering spots are getting rarer, says Jaclyn Lopez, an attorney and manatee expert with the Center for Biological Diversity, a conservation organization. Cloudy waters are driving Florida’s massive manatee die-off 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z "It's heartbreaking that this manatee was subjected to this vile, criminal act," said Jaclyn Lopez, the centre's director, in a statement to local media. Florida manatee with 'Trump' etched on back prompts investigation 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z Boat captain Hailey Warrington shared footage of the manatee with "TRUMP" visibly dug into the layer of algae and grime on its back. Feds investigating who scrawled ‘TRUMP’ on manatee’s back in Florida 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z The experts say the manatee will probably be okay, but everyone agrees that the defacement was a vile and cruel thing to do to a harmless, defenseless animal. Opinion | The one thing Floridians agree on: Don’t mess with our manatees 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Harassing a manatee, a federal crime, is punishable by a $50,000 fine and up to one year in prison under the Endangered Species Act. Officials: Manatee in Florida had ‘Trump’ scraped on back 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Federal wildlife authorities are searching for the person or persons responsible for carving the word “TRUMP” into a manatee’s back, local media reported Monday. Florida manatee found with ‘TRUMP’ carved into back 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 637 manatees died in 2020, 90 of which were victims of boat collisions. Florida manatee with 'Trump' etched on back prompts investigation 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z She said she recognized the manatee by the propeller scars. Feds investigating who scrawled ‘TRUMP’ on manatee’s back in Florida 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z In my column, I proposed a solution: If the boaters refuse to slow down, maybe we should speed the manatees up. Opinion | The one thing Floridians agree on: Don’t mess with our manatees 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Smart boaters, he said, are careful in no-wake and protected zones and call rescue hotlines when they spot a manatee in distress. State likely to end 2020 with more manatee deaths than usual 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z Craig Cavanna, a senior federal wildlife officer, said an investigation is ongoing but that the harassment of a manatee is a federal criminal offense punishable by up to a year in prison. Florida manatee found with ‘TRUMP’ carved into back 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z The analysis looked at about 40 species, including manatees, turtles, whales, sea lions, seals and dolphins, and was prompted by both the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. Editorial Roundup: South Carolina 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z It is not uncommon to see hundreds of manatees swimming in Homosassa Springs and Crystal River. Feds investigating who scrawled ‘TRUMP’ on manatee’s back in Florida 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z My argument was that if several expensive boats were destroyed by manatees traveling upward of 70 miles per hour, perhaps the boaters would start paying attention. Opinion | The one thing Floridians agree on: Don’t mess with our manatees 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z The state numbers are not comprehensive because some manatees die in remote areas and are never found, de Wit said. State likely to end 2020 with more manatee deaths than usual 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z The toxic bloom overran Florida’s southern Gulf Coast in 2018, killing huge numbers of fish along with scores of sea turtles and the state’s beloved manatees. Red tide found off Florida’s southwest coast; birds sick 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z Almost in unison, the other manatees do the same. Manatee poke lands Tampa boat captain in federal court 2020-11-21T05:00:00Z Under the Endangered Species Act, harassing a manatee constitutes a federal offense, punishable by a $50,000 fine and up to one year in prison. Feds investigating who scrawled ‘TRUMP’ on manatee’s back in Florida 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z But in recalling that column, I had an idea for what might be a suitable punishment for the manatee defacer. Opinion | The one thing Floridians agree on: Don’t mess with our manatees 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z “I don’t see that we’re in a position to be able to relax in terms of what the future holds for manatees,” Rose said. State likely to end 2020 with more manatee deaths than usual 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z Forty species studied in Oceana's report are listened as threatened or endangered, including Hawaiian monk seals, Florida manatees, Steller sea lions and all six species of sea turtle found in the US. Plastics an 'unfolding disaster' for US marine life 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z “You drive over a manatee and chop them up.” Manatee poke lands Tampa boat captain in federal court 2020-11-21T05:00:00Z "There are a lot of stories around the idea that perhaps manatees, or sea cows, were an inspiration for merpeople," says Lorraine. Fantastic beasts in the real world and where to find them 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z Whether the manatee from Fort Myers will ever join that number is an big question. Manatee struck by boat is treated in Tampa 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z To the contrary, researchers were tracking more manatee deaths than usual this year. State likely to end 2020 with more manatee deaths than usual 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z Elephant shrews, or sengis, are neither elephants nor shrews, but related to aardvarks, elephants and manatees. Tiny elephant shrew rediscovered after 50 years 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z Scientists estimated a manatee population of between 7,500 and 10,200 in 2018. Manatee deaths are up, but pandemic put limits on necropsies 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z The researchers in the consortium did just that, comparing the newly sequenced genomes with those of 42 other mammals, from manatees to people. How bats have outsmarted viruses—including coronaviruses—for 65 million years 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z The FWC responds to reports of distressed manatees by investigating reports from the public and performs rescues for creatures in need of intervention. Manatee struck by boat is treated in Tampa 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z “Obviously that exposes manatees to a higher risk of boat collisions.” State likely to end 2020 with more manatee deaths than usual 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z With help from scientists at Cardiff University, she is developing a protocol for aerial photo surveys of macroplastics, and will log manatees, humpback whales and other marine mammals she sees from her paramotor. 'Human swan' to take flight on new mission to follow migrating ospreys 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z State data showed 99 manatee deaths were documented during those two months. Manatee deaths are up, but pandemic put limits on necropsies 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Jess Blackburn, a stranding biologist at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, and Sarasota police marine patrol officer Michael Skinner responded to calls about a distressed manatee on Saturday in Siesta Key. Injured manatee rescued in Florida gives birth at SeaWorld 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z And the penguins and manatees splash freely in their watery habitats. Zoos struggle to cover expenses without visitors: 'We're approaching a tipping point' 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z A few years ago, the federal government decided to reclassify manatees from endangered to threatened. State likely to end 2020 with more manatee deaths than usual 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z With 95% of its employees furloughed without pay, the company is still caring for the whales, dolphins, manatees and other animals. SeaWorld develops plans for reopening; no official date set 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z Through July 24, the number of manatee deaths are at least 22 above the five-year average, the newspaper reported. Manatee deaths are up, but pandemic put limits on necropsies 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z She noticed the manatee was listing to one side and had both healed and fresh boat strike wounds, Blackburn said in the news release. Injured manatee rescued in Florida gives birth at SeaWorld 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z This small territorial turtle faced down a gigantic manatee at Royal Burgers' Zoo near Arnhem, in the Netherlands, according to report from SWNS. Tiny turtle is ready to take on gigantic manatee in remarkable photo 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z Preliminary data for the year so far indicates that manatee mortalities caused by watercraft strikes are down 9% on the previous year’s average. Florida: endangered sea turtles thriving thanks to Covid-19 restrictions 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z That will prevent her from pursuing some of her work on how animals with ancestors who once lived on land evolved to swim in the water, like sea lions and manatees. When Coronavirus Closes Your Lab, Can Science Go On? 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z State figures showed 68 manatees were rescued through July, with 17 hit by watercraft. Manatee deaths are up, but pandemic put limits on necropsies 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z SeaWorld’s Manatee Rehabilitation Center is one of four in Florida designated for critical care of manatees. Injured manatee rescued in Florida gives birth at SeaWorld 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z Most manatees are, on average, 9 to 11 feet long. Tiny turtle is ready to take on gigantic manatee in remarkable photo 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z The area is now home to an estimated 100 manatees as well as hundreds of Adanson’s mud turtles – a species unique to the local lake. ‘A manatee is worth more alive’: the mission to save Africa’s sea mammals 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z On special days, a manatee might slowly paddle by. Silver River monkey population grows unchecked 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z Florida manatees are considered a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Manatee deaths are up, but pandemic put limits on necropsies 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z The manatee gave birth to a calf on Tuesday at SeaWorld, the statement said. Injured manatee rescued in Florida gives birth at SeaWorld 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z Ms Ikeazor said the incident took place in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, and called for an awareness campaign "to educate our people to protect the manatee". Video of manatee dragged on road sparks outrage 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z With the help of a Pew Marine fellowship, she formed a network of nine biologists in Senegal, Gambia, Nigeria, Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo to document every manatee captured or killed over three years. ‘A manatee is worth more alive’: the mission to save Africa’s sea mammals 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, the manatees swam away and disappeared under a low bridge in Fort Lauderdale. Injured manatee, calf rescued in Florida waters 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z Experts say it appears the main cause of the decline in deaths is the reduced effect of red tide algae on manatees. Manatee deaths in Florida drop to 606 in 2019 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z “Those kinds of wounds likely caused air to be trapped in the manatee’s chest cavity, making it difficult for the animal to submerge efficiently,”she said. Injured manatee rescued in Florida gives birth at SeaWorld 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z There are about 10,000 manatees along the coast of West Africa, AFP reports, but their numbers are in steep decline. Video of manatee dragged on road sparks outrage 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z The faeces left over in manatee intestines are dried and used to mend broken bones. ‘A manatee is worth more alive’: the mission to save Africa’s sea mammals 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z The newspaper says boats and other watercraft were the biggest cause of manatee deaths statewide last year, causing at least 136 of the 606 animal deaths. Injured manatee, calf rescued in Florida waters 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z But after years of conservation efforts in Florida to save the manatees -- by creating "no wake" zones for boaters and increasing awareness -- manatee deaths are rising again. More manatees were killed by Florida boaters in 2019 than ever before 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Offshore, a toxic swarm of rust-colored flecks known as red tide killed manatees, dolphins, sea turtles and other aquatic animals, their carcasses washing ashore on beaches. Florida lawmakers advance fight against blue-green algae 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z Among the Everglades’ most notable creatures under federal protection are the Florida panther, the American crocodile, the American alligator and the West Indian manatee. Florida agrees to buy swath of Everglades to protect it from oil drilling 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z According to Nigerian myth, upon encountering a human, a manatee will tickle them until they laugh so hard they drown. ‘A manatee is worth more alive’: the mission to save Africa’s sea mammals 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z The five year average was 95 boat-related manatee deaths, according to preliminary data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Florida boaters killed record number of manatees in 2019 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Vaccarro explains that all of the manatees in their care are in the process of being rehabilitated. More manatees were killed by Florida boaters in 2019 than ever before 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Dugongs — a relative of the manatee — are down to a single, viable population. Off Africa’s coast, a race to ‘save our ocean giants from extinction’ 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says the large manatee was navigating a manmade shortcut between rivers near Savannah on Oct. Bulldozer rescues manatee stuck in Georgia sand at low tide 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z |
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