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 reclassified as threatened. The new proposed rule said there are many initiatives to manage the species including efforts to improve water quality and restore seagrass.
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A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee ...
A Pompano Beach manatee was spotted with a bike tire wrapped around its torso. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
Why herds of manatees are huddling in water near America's power plants - A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. in a ...
The sea cows won't be reclassified despite ongoing high mortality rates from starvation, boat strikes and habitat loss.
The proposed rule would keep the Florida manatee as a threatened species, continuing its status since being delisted as ...
The overpopulation of algae has affected manatee diet and nutrition. A study involving Allen, the United States Geological ...
St. Augustine's waterways serve as a major travel corridor for manatees. And some could show signs of cold-related stress.
Florida manatees for decades were considered endangered species, which can receive more protections than threatened species.
Federal officials propose keeping Florida manatees listed as 'threatened' and boost a subspecies of sea cows in the Caribbean ...
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