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A new report has concluded that Florida’s manatees are likely to persist for the next 100 years despite facing continued threats, providing that wildlife managers continue to protect these iconic mammals and their habitat.
The appearance of red tides is a natural occurrence in south-west Florida, but sometimes last for just a few weeks. This year, the red tide has lingered for longer than usual and has settled in an area frequented by the manatees, accounting for the high number of deaths.