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Government intervention, always has complications. Lake Apopka in central Florida was a great example of that. My opinion, of course.Seems they're habing a bad year for lack of forage. Perhaps overpopulation?
Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida’s recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
Overpopulation... based on the amount of forage. These deaths are but one blatant example of our total lack of seagrasses in the Lagoon. This is a blessing in disguise, as the general public is finally seeing our plight. Even the local news stations are covering the precious manatee deaths. I really hope it sticks this time. MarkSeems they're habing a bad year for lack of forage. Perhaps overpopulation?
Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida’s recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
Not only population issue but compounded with lack of grass and lack of natural migration. The warm water released from power plants, runoff, etc has given the 'tees a warm place to stay year round instead of them migrating like they should. It's a catch 22 with the grass situation in the lagoon. Surely the manatees alone aren't causing the grass loss but given the ratio of manatees to remaining grass, the year-round presence sure isn't helping... As much as I hate to say it, the manatee deaths might be a good thing for the lagoon cause it puts a "poor dead manatees" headline in the news. Not enough people care about dead grass but when cute sea cows die, then there might be some traction.Seems they're habing a bad year for lack of forage. Perhaps overpopulation?
Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida’s recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
That is just it. Save the tees, has killed the grass/killed the lagoon
Agree
How far up the coast (gulf) do they roam?Seems they're habing a bad year for lack of forage. Perhaps overpopulation?
Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida’s recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
They’re here in the Big Bend and have seen them at least to Panama City
Tarpon fishing in a Tampa canal and had a manatee pulling himself out of the water and up onto the riprap to eat the algae off the rocks... Had to be pretty hungry...
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Around $50k in romaine alone to date, that number will go up exponentially in the near future once everyone gets their hand in the cookie jar! This agency, that agency, blah, blah, blah! Fix the water, this is what will save the manatee!Saving Florida's manatees with supplemental seagrass
"The goal of this action is to reduce manatee mortality. It will not eliminate it."
Reality sucks at times. For the record I have never ran over a manatee even before there was so many regulations. However, I never had a boat that would exceed 38 MPH. And then only running away from a lightning storm. At 22-28 MPH I always saw them getting out of the way. Our seagrasses is where many species live, grow and reproduce.Seems they're habing a bad year for lack of forage. Perhaps overpopulation?
Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months
More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida’s recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds.
