Florida manatees face increased danger from boating as spring arrives

Spring weather can create hazards out on the water - Central Wisconsin News

Boaters and paddlers are reminded that spring storms with high winds, fluctuating temperatures, cold water and potential flood conditions, can make navigating lakes and rivers dangerous. “People are always in a rush for that first paddle or fishing excursion of the year,” said Lt. Darren Kuhn, DNR boating law administrator. “While the air temperatures might be warm, the water is just above

Florida manatees face increased danger from boating as spring arrives

As spring temperatures rise and more boaters take to Florida’s waterways, state wildlife officials are urging caution to protect one of the Sunshine State’s most iconic species: the manatee.

SeaWorld Orlando rescues 1,000th manatee, reaching major conservation milestone – Florida Chamber of Commerce

Our Orlando rescue team recently hit a major milestone – we’ve successfully reached our 1,000th manatee rescue! While we hope no manatee ever requires our assistance, this achievement underscores our …