Boats Are Killing Endangered Manatees at an Alarming Rate
The number of watercraft collisions increased "significantly" over the 25-year period that a team of researchers studied.
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The number of watercraft collisions increased "significantly" over the 25-year period that a team of researchers studied.
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The endangered Antillean manatee faces a growing threat from boat strikes in Belize, according to a new study that raises concerns about the survival of what had been considered a relatively healthy population. Belize hosts a population of around 1,000 manatees. With the growth of tourism in recent decades, however, Belize has seen a substantial increase in boat traffic, making boat strikes an increasingly important cause of manatee deaths and injuries.
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