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Florida, Manatee and Power Plant

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida

A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal temperatures and causing the Sunshine State’s manatee population, still recovering from a mass starvation event several years ago,

Tired of Florida Cold, Manatees Post Up in Power Plant Discharge

According to an Associated Press report, the manatees are amassing around Florida Power & Light Company’s plant in Riviera Beach, where the company opened the manatee-focused attraction Manatee Lagoon eight years ago. Thus, the manatees are finding some salvation during a chilly spell in the Sunshine State.

Amaze Lab on MSN · 1d

Winter Storms in Florida Are Leading to Manatee Populations Gathering Around Power Plants

Recently winter storms covered much of the United States and that includes southern states like Florida. That polar vortex is also lowering coastal temperatures even further south and,at the Florida Power & Light Company's Riviera Beach plant,

AZ Animals (US) on MSN · 2d

Why Manatees are Congregating Around Power Plants

A drop in coastal water temperatures in Florida due to a recent polar vortex has caused manatees to search for warmer waters. A polar vortex event in Florida may result from climate change, which is likely to displace various marine animals like manatees.

Florida, manatee and Tar River

Wilmington Star-News on MSN · 1d

Now healthy, rescued NC manatee released back into the wild in Florida

The first manatee ever rescued in North Carolina was released back into the wild Thursday after spending a few weeks recovering at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. The manatee had been found by biologists lethargic and malnourished in mid-November in a drainage canal, likely attracted by the ditch's warmish waters, off the Tar River near Greenville.

The Daily Reflector · 17h

Tar River manatee released in Florida (Video included)

A manatee rescued from the Tar River in November has been medically cleared and released back into a state and federally designated manatee sanctuary in Florida after months of recovery,

WNCT Greenville on MSN · 1d

Manatee found in Tar River canal has been released in Florida

On Thursday, Pamlico the manatee was released into Apollo beach. Back in November, a manatee was found in the Tar River canal in Greenville and rescued by several different wildlife organizations. The 9-foot manatee was named Pamlico after her rescue.

Mother manatee and calf rescued from cold Ortega River waters by FWC and local partners

A mother manatee and its baby calf were rescued from cold waters, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

Inside Climate News1d

Florida Manatees Retain Threatened Status Under New Federal Proposal, Despite Outcry for Greater Protection

Nearly 2,000 Florida manatees died in 2021 and 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not ...

WNCT on MSN7h

Manatee found in Tar River released

On Thursday, a manatee found in the Tar River back in November was released. On Wednesday, SeaWorld in Orlando released ...

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Proposal to keep Florida manatees as "threatened" species sparks controversy

Florida manatees used to be classified as endangered species, which can get more protection. But, in 2017 they were ...

Tampa Free Press on MSN6h

Red Tide Alert: Bloom Concentrations Detected Off Southwest Florida Coast

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued an update on red tide conditions, reporting the ...

Bradenton Herald on MSN16h

Former Manatee official files lawsuits after 2024 election defeat. Does he have a case?

In a recently filed lawsuit, former District 3 Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge accuses former Manatee County Commissioner ...

Cold snaps stressing the health of endangered manatees, sea turtles

Manatees and sea turtles are vulnerable to cold snaps like the Arctic blasts this month as cold air can drop the temperature ...

1don MSN

Manatee captured in Greenville now free again

Pamlico’ was rescued on November 17th at a Greenville Utilities Commission canal at their wastewater treatment plant.

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