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Contributing: Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY; The Fort Myers News-Press This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hurricane Helene: How Florida storms threaten manatees, turtles Show comments
A recent Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimate put the population of manatees in the Sunshine State between 8,350 and 11,730, a figure that has been on the decline for the ...
The throng of nearly 1,000 creatures was seen on 21 January in Blue Spring State Park, north of Orlando
Starting in the 18th century when the English declared Florida a manatee sanctuary and made manatee hunting illegal, people have worked to protect this species. In 1893, manatees first received protection under Florida law, and in 1907 this law was revised to impose a fine of $500 and/or six months of jail time for assaulting or killing a ...
The gorgeous animal sort of dips his head back in the water and the man can be heard saying "Nice, nice nice to see you too!" Related: Watch: Baby Manatee Comes Directly Up to Free-diver and Hugs Her
While humans are allowed to swim with manatees in one area of Florida, [69] there have been numerous charges of people harassing and disturbing the manatees. [70] According to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, approximately 99 manatee deaths each year are related to human activities. [71]
Manatees can also inhale these brevotoxins from the surface of the water as they come up for air, leading to respiratory symptoms and even drowning. [75] Manatee die-offs from exposure to red tide toxins were recorded by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in southwest Florida in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2013.
Three manatees who were being treated for medical issues and injuries in Orlando were released in the Florida Keys this week. ... News. 24/7 help.