Florida, Manatees

Archaeologists Piece Together the Origin Story of Florida's Manatees, Revealing They Were Once Tourists
Manatees are iconic and beloved Florida creatures. But they might be relatively new residents of the Sunshine State. Research published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One suggests Florida’s manatee populations were once much smaller than they are today.
Florida’s famous manatees were originally tourists
Florida’s manatees are as much a part of the state’s seascape as flamingoes, dolphins, reef fish, and smelly seaweed. However, these gentle “sea cows” might have arrived in the state fairly recently.
There have never been more manatees in Florida than there are now
Manatees are a bit like the Sunshine State's transplants: they recently moved there, attracted by the warm weather and human development. But the same changes that brought them there could lead to their demise.
Surprising Surge: How Florida’s Manatees Are Thriving More Than Ever
Historic accounts reveal manatee populations increased in the 1800s and 1900s alongside human populations. A new study highlights that Florida manatees are more numerous now than ever before, likely due to improved conservation efforts and environmental changes.
Manatees might be relatively recent arrivals to Florida, study finds
New research suggests that while manatees are an indelible part of Florida's seascape, they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State.
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Manatees may be recent arrivals to Florida, study suggests
TAMPA, Fla. – Manatees, which are iconic fixtures of the Sunshine State, might not have always been permanent residents of ...
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New Research Suggests Manatees Might Be Relatively Recent Florida Residents
We know manatees to be important fixtures in Florida, but new research has suggested that they might be relatively recent ...
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Mote works to introduce, acclimate new manatee into aquarium
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has reopened after back-to-back hurricanes and they are welcoming ...
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Why manatees are likely not Florida natives
New research suggests that while manatees are an indelible part of Florida’s seascape, they might also be relatively new ...
It is manatee season: Chilly weather has gentle mammals seeking warmth in Blue Spring
Manatees come into the spring run to get warm when St. Johns River temperatures drop, and they return to the river to get ...
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2 rescued manatees receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - Two manatees are being nursed back to health at SeaWorld Orlando after separate rescues. One is a calf that ...
Sick sea creature not often found in NC is now recovering 650 miles away, officials say
Manatees are an imperiled species protected under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports.