Mongabay News on MSN6d
Manatees in peril as human pressures push gentle giants toward the brink
An occasional series where Mongabay’s founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Few ...
Center for Biological Diversity4d
SAVING THE FLORIDA MANATEE
Boats are responsible for about 20% of human-caused manatee deaths, making them the greatest sources of human-caused mortality. Meanwhile boating in Florida is at an all-time high and increasing. A ...
The Independent6d
Beloved manatees had their day - but their homes remain in danger
National Manatee Appreciation Day was marked on Wednesday ... Threats from climate change and other human causes have resulted in deadly consequences for the squishy-looking species.
islandernews.com5d
Spring Break with a Purpose: Protect Florida’s Manatees
Break in Florida — peak time for boating, snorkeling and the final days of lobster season (ends on March 31). As activity on ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune26d
Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards $650,000 for hurricane recovery
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $650,000 through its Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund to 21 human services organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte ...