US EditionManatee Spotted Off Cape Cod for First Time in Nearly a Decade
MASSACHUSETTS, AUG 7 – The manatee likely traveled north via the Gulf Stream but faced risks from rapidly dropping water temperatures, with only four sightings in Massachusetts over 17 years, IFAW said.
- A manatee was spotted off Cape Cod near Mashpee on July 26, marking the first confirmed sighting in nearly 10 years.
- Manatees typically inhabit warm Florida waters but migrate north in summer, although cold New England waters threaten their survival.
- The manatee was briefly stranded on tidal flats near Mattapoisett on July 29 but returned to deeper water with public help; experts are monitoring its health.
- IFAW urged the public to maintain a safe distance of at least 150 feet and report distressed marine mammals via their stranding hotline at 508-743-9548.
- The sighting highlights shifting marine habitats as warmer waters extend north, but the manatee's condition and falling temperatures may require rescue efforts.
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Manatee spotted in Mashpee - Boston News, Weather, Sports
A manatee was spotted at the New Seabury Marina and some residents. Some residents believed it was a seal, but they looked again and realized it was in fact a manatee, right here in New England! “I am very blessed,” said Jennifer Sullivan. “It’s the highlight of my summer!” A summer surprise for Sullivan. It’s not a seal, but a sea cow, yes. “It was as long as a paddle board and probably as wide, and it looked like it had been a big mark on its …
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