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Sierra Club warns of pollution causing murky water in Kings Bay

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Kings Bay and Crystal River are known for drawing tourists to see manatees and crystal clear waters. The Sierra Club said yard fertilizers and other pollution are contributing to harmful algae blooms and cloudy water. Florida ‘super speeders’ could lose their cars under new bill "The health of this bay is important for our local economies," said Mike McGrath with the Sierra Club. "You look out around us, you see all of…

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Dead manatee washes up in Lake Pontchartrain near Bucktown. It's the 4th this year.

A manatee that washed up in Bucktown on the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline is the fourth manatee in the lake that has been reported dead this year.

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Sierra Club warns of pollution causing murky water in Kings Bay

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Florida Manatee Migration Underway: FWC Urges Boaters To Slow Down, Stay Alert

As spring arrives and water temperatures rise, manatees are beginning their seasonal dispersal from warm-water refuges, prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to issue a crucial reminder to boaters: go slow and look out below. Manatees, which congregate in Florida springs, power plant discharges, and other warm-water sites during the winter, are […] Florida Manatee Migration Underway: FWC Urges Boaters To Slow Down…

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SeaWorld Orlando Celebrates 1,000th Manatee Rescue Milestone

SeaWorld released the statement below regarding the 1,000th manatee rescued via the SeaWorld Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership. SeaWorld Orlando has reached a historic milestone – 1,000 manatee rescues – marking a significant step in the ongoing fight to protect this vulnerable species. This achievement highlights SeaWorld’s leadership in marine conservation, reinforcing its critical role in rescue, […] The post SeaWorld Orlando Celebr…

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FWC reminds boaters to watch out for manatees on the move

Between April 1 and Nov. 15, seasonal manatee zones require boaters to slow down in certain areas.

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SeaWorld Orlando Reaches Milestone: 1,000 Manatee Rescues

SeaWorld Orlando has reached a milestone by successfully rescuing 1,000 manatees, marking a significant development in marine conservation efforts. This achievement reflects ongoing initiatives focused on rescue, rehabilitation, and return efforts for this vulnerable species. Collaborative Conservation Efforts As part of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP), SeaWorld Orlando works with federal, state, and

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