How many manatees have died in the past month here in Florida, after the supposed "end" of the die-off crisis? ...45. 45 more manatees were found dead from June 5 - July 5. Total known deaths since January: more than 675 ...at this rate the estimated year-end total will exceed 850.
How do we stop it from becoming the "nail in the coffin" for the species?
1. Find solutions to nitrate-rich fertilizers. Stop their runoff into our environment.
2. Replenish depleted sea grass beds. Protect those beds that are still intact.
3. Remove more pollutants from the waterways. Take better care of rivers, lakes, estuaries and oceans by reducing the amount of plastic that enters them.
How do we stop it from becoming the "nail in the coffin" for the species?
1. Find solutions to nitrate-rich fertilizers. Stop their runoff into our environment.
2. Replenish depleted sea grass beds. Protect those beds that are still intact.
3. Remove more pollutants from the waterways. Take better care of rivers, lakes, estuaries and oceans by reducing the amount of plastic that enters them.