Articles related to "Florida Manatee"

Highly respected international organization moves Florida manatees to Endangered status. US agencies look to downgrade species to help boating and development interests.

While boat accidents are a well-known danger to the Florida manatee, a small gene pool and critical habitat changes also affect the future of this marine mammal species.

Are there more manatees in Florida or did weather play a role in this year's count? How does the high mortality rate in 2008 factor in to deciding the species' status?

A short drive from Orlando, next door to Kennedy Space Center, is a wildlife refuge that offers manatee viewing, bird watching, Indian middens and Atlantic Ocean beaches.

All four living members of the Order Sirenia, which includes West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus), are classified as "endangered" or "vulnerable".

Manatees are large aquatic herbivorous mammals, averaging ten feet in length and weighing between 800 - 1200 pounds.

Marine mammal experts from SeaWorld and the International Fund for Animal Welfare organized the manatee's rescue from Sesuit Harbor in Dennis, MA.

The January Manatee Survey counted record high numbers of this endangered marine mammal but those results are overshadowed by increased death rates in both 2008 and 2009.

Depending on how tours are conducted, Florida's manatees may suffer from encounters with humans, or both people and marine animals may benefit from a positive interaction

Defenders of Wildlife led the campaign to return wolves to the USA's famous Yellowstone Park, addressing the natural balance missing since the wolf had been extirpated.

Crystal-clear water makes for great swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Campground is nestled in shady hammock near the spring and the famous Suwannee River.

The string of islands off the coast of Florida are a unique and sensitive ecosystem. Some creatures that live here can be found nowhere else in the world.

Water jet drives offer a viable propulsion option for many boaters. Jet boats offer safety, performance and environmental benefits.

Distinct population of loggerheads losing ground to fisheries entanglement in US waters, warmer temperatures and rising sea level. Status change being considered.

The Sunshine State has more to offer than theme parks, sandcastles and swamp buggies. Enjoy the real Florida but don't run afoul of Mother Nature.