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Florida manatee deaths soar as toxic algae blooms and pollution choke off their food source

Posted on October 29, 2021November 5, 2021 by Simcha K | 12849 Views | 11 min read

Manatee – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Jacob Loyacano Nearly 1,000 of Florida’s beloved manatees have died since the start of the year, mostly due to starvation, wildlife officials stated.  According to mortality statistics provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the 984 manatee deaths recorded so far in 2021 more than doubles last

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