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Coverage dated October 25, 2021

Florida manatee deaths hit record levels amid multiple environmental problems

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The number of dead manatees is already at more than any full year in the state's records, and now colder weather could bring even more deaths.

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  1. WWL New Orleans

    Florida manatee deaths hit record levels amid multiple environmental problems (opens WWL New Orleans)

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    The number of dead manatees is already at more than any full year in the state's records, and now colder weather could bring even more deaths.

  2. Phys

    Florida manatees dying in record numbers amid food scarcity (opens Phys)

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    Florida fishing guide and environmental activist Paul Fafeita says a highlight for his charter customers is spotting the manatees that forage for seagrass in shallow waters. It's not so thrilling when they come across the emaciated carcass of a manatee that starved to death.

  3. Newsweek

    Florida reports 959 manatees died so far in 2021 as their food becomes scarce (opens Newsweek)

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    State figures predict that the record 593 deaths recorded in 2020 will likely be doubled in 2021.

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