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Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee's main food source, contributing to malnutrition
Manatees are struck by vessels in busy waterways across the state, and a majority bear scars from these collisions. Harmful algal blooms—characterized by the rapid growth of algae that degrades ...
12 Surprising Facts About Manatees
A 2004 study also found that 97 percent of manatees in Florida bore scars from boat collisions. Manatees have sensitive ...