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So far this year, state wildlife officials have recorded 83 deaths across the state through Feb. 9. That figure roughly tracks the number of deaths from the same period last year but is significantly better than 2021 or 2022, when more than 200 manatees died during the same period of about five weeks. Overall, Florida averages more than 700 deaths per year.
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Nutrient buildup from runoff, increased development and septic systems have led to harmful algal blooms in Indian River Lagoon. These blooms then decimate the seagrass, which is the manatee’s food source.
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Federal and state wildlife agencies have agreed to what they are describing as “experimental feeding” of starving manatees in the ailing Indian River Lagoon.
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Florida lawmakers Tuesday started moving forward with an effort to direct money in the fight against toxic algae toward long-term solutions and freshwater bodies.
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Conservationists are pushing Congress to pass a bill that would list Florida's manatee as endangeredNearly 1,000 Florida manatees have died so far this year. And congressional lawmakers are hoping to bypass current regulations to get the West Indian manatee immediately relisted as endangered.
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State Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried asked the federal government to again list threatened manatees as “endangered,” as Florida has had a record number of manatee deaths this year.
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Manatees are getting $8 million under the state budget lawmakers agreed to this week.
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An opportunity to learn how to landscape in a way that is sustainable, cost-effective and helps enhance our quality of life. The goal of the conference is…
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You are invited to the 3rd Annual BMW Margaritas for Mangroves Holiday Fundraiser Event for our Lagoon!Presented by the Marine Resources Council & Hosted…
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MRC teams with the Brevard Zoo & the Interfaith Affiliations of Brevard (IFAB) group, recognizing water as an imperiled resource. The seminar will examine…
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Please Join Ricky Carroll, world renowned surfboard shaper, and Marine Resources Council in celebration of International Mangrove Day, to help raise…
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Show your support of Florida's treasured Indian River Lagoon and get into the "Aloha" spirit by joining us at this year's Protect Our Waters FUNdraising…