Scientists standing by to rescue rare manatee sighted in cold New England waters

Manatee spotted off Mass. coast for first time in nearly a decade

Scientists say they want to monitor the manatee's condition to see if a rescue is necessary before it succumbs to the cold water or lack of food.

Scientists on standby to rescue rare manatee sighted in cold New England waters

A manatee was recently spotted off the coast of Massachusetts for the first time in almost a decade and scientists want to monitor its condition to see if a rescue is necessary before it succumbs to the cold water or lack of food, they said Friday.

Wayward manatee spotted in cold New England waters

If the manatee stays in water that is too cold for too long, it could suffer severe illness or death, New England Aquarium Research Scientist Dr. Nadine Lysiak said.

Manatee visits Massachusetts waters for first time since 2016

Marine rescuers are keeping tabs on the first manatee to be spotted in Massachusetts waters in nearly a decade in case the animal needs to be rescued.

Scientists standing by to rescue rare manatee spotted in cold New England waters

A manatee was recently spotted off the coast of Massachusetts for the first time in almost a decade and scientists want to monitor its condition to see if a rescue is necessary before it succumbs to the cold water or lack of food, they said Friday.

Manatee spotted in New England’s cold waters for first time in nearly a decade

The threatened species prefers the warmer southern Gulf waters. Scientists are monitoring its condition