Seagrass resurgence offers ray of hope for Florida's hard-hit manatees
A remarkable turnaround in sea cows’ favorite food at Mosquito Lagoon means emergency feeding program can end
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A remarkable turnaround in sea cows’ favorite food at Mosquito Lagoon means emergency feeding program can end
The council could vote Wednesday on whether to approve funding for the $82 million pact.
Just two years ago, Florida lost a record-breaking number of manatees, prompting Florida Fish and Wildlife officials to create a supplemental feeding program. Over 300 Florida manatee deaths have been reported this year alone, but now experts say the program is no longer needed.
Experts have made a key decision affecting manatees.
Manatee conditions are starting to show some signs of improvement in the Indian River Lagoon, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.