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Proposal to keep Florida manatees as "threatened" species sparks controversy
Florida manatees used to be classified as endangered species, which can get more protection. But, in 2017 they were reclassified as threatened. The new proposed rule said there are many initiatives to manage the species including efforts to improve water quality and restore seagrass.
Florida Manatees To Remain Classified As “Threatened,” Antillean Manatees Reclassed As “Endangered”
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to maintain the "threatened" classification for Florida manatees, rejecting calls from environmental groups to reclassify them as "endangered." The agency announced its decision in a proposed rule released Monday,
Florida manatees will remain a threatened species, says federal wildlife officials
Florida manatees for decades were considered endangered species, which can receive more protections than threatened species.
Proposed rule to keep Florida manatees as threatened species sparks controversy
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed keeping manatees under a threatened species classification, which has sparked controversy as environmentalists<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Wildlife officials propose to continue keeping Florida manatees' "threatened" classification
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected Tuesday to publish a proposed rule that details its reasons for keeping the threatened classification.
Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to ...
Manatee boat kills up in Florida for 2024, according to state wildlife agency
Watercraft manatee deaths were up in 2024 as 96 sea cows were hit and killed by vessels in the Sunshine State. The Florida ...
Why herds of manatees are huddling in water near America's power plants
Why herds of manatees are huddling in water near America's power plants - A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. in a ...
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Florida manatees won't be listed as an endangered species
The proposed rule would keep the Florida manatee as a threatened species, continuing its status since being delisted as ...
Manatees in St. Augustine waterways could be stressed by the cold
St. Augustine's waterways serve as a major travel corridor for manatees. And some could show signs of cold-related stress.
Activists disappointed Florida Manatees will not be granted endangered status for now
The sea cows won't be reclassified despite ongoing high mortality rates from starvation, boat strikes and habitat loss.
Manatees, sea turtles impacted as water temperature drops
As Florida experiences colder temperatures, some wildlife could be impacted by the weather, the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
Manatees are looking to stay warm during the cold snaps
Lisa Kudrow revealed during an interview on “The Drew Barrymore Show” (via People) that she recently discovered a note the ...
Manatee to keep lesser 'threatened' status, despite mass starvation in recent years
Federal officials propose keeping Florida manatees listed as 'threatened' and boost a subspecies of sea cows in the Caribbean ...