Florida manatees survive winter cold spell better than feared

Overall manatee deaths in Florida have declined since 2021's catastrophic mass die-off. According to the latest figures from FWC, at least 344 manatees died in Brevard through Dec. 23, about 44% ... Read More

Manatees Congregate in Warm Waters Near Power Plants as US Winter ...

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 565 manatee deaths were recorded in 2024, similar to the 555 deaths recorded a year earlier. Read More

Manatees seek out power plants’ warm waters in winter

Visitors watch manatees swim at Manatee Lagoon, a free attraction operated by Florida Power & Light Company that lets the public view and learn about the sea cows who gather in winter in the warm ... Read More

Gulfarium opens Manatee Cove as cold weather threatens Florida ... - MSN

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — As temperatures drop, Florida’s manatees face dangerous conditions with some developing cold stress, a potentially deadly condition. To help, the Gulfarium has ... Read More

Dozens of manatees died from Florida's extreme cold in January

Most of the cold-related manatee deaths in Florida occurred between Jan. 15 and 22 as nighttime air temperatures dipped into the 30s. At least 19 manatees died from the cold during that period ... Read More

Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter ...

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal temperatures and causing the Sunshine State’s ... Read More

Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter ...

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Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter ...

A manatee comes to the surface to breathe at Manatee Lagoon, a free attraction operated by Florida Power & Light Company that lets the public view and learn about the sea cows who gather in winter ... Read More