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The lack of seagrass forage during winter months has triggered an unprecedented die-off of manatees.
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The groups say more than half of the manatee deaths were related to starvation in the Indian River Lagoon.
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During an appearance at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, the governor expressed support for budget items aimed at helping manatees.
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State and federal wildlife officials are working together to address the unusual die-off of manatees. Already this year more than 440 have died. That's high, but not as bad as in 2021.
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Wildlife agencies say they are winding down a program to provide supplemental lettuce for starving manatees in the Indian River Lagoon.
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The manatees’ plight is straining the aquariums and zoos that have joined to rehabilitate ones that have been rescued.
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Florida lawmakers included $27 million for manatees in the state budget this session. Environmentalists say more is needed.
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Feeding lettuce to manatees might be necessary again next winter because of the dwindling amount of seagrass in the lagoon.
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MRC: Last year we lost about 20 manatees a week. This year the death rate is about 40 manatees a week
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The annual report card is based on data collected by the water management districts in 2020.
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The centers are working together to create more space to treat the manatees.