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Current Manatee News Features

Manatee Deaths over July 4th Holiday Emphasize Threats

Paleontologist Leaves His Mark On Prehistoric Mini Manatee
Read an article in the Tampa Tribune

Parrot Head CD Raises Awareness and Funds
for Manatee Conservation Efforts

Miami-Dade to Revisit Manatee Protection Plan
Read an article in the St. Petersburg Times

Unique Acoustic System Protects Manatees
from Injuries and Death
Read an article in the Science Daily

Protecting Manatees in Belize

You Are Never Too Young to Lead by Example

Marine Mammal Health and Sirenia Population Genetics
Conferences Held Recently

Tracking Manatees with Monica

Not So Tiny Bubbles Goes to Manatee-Loving Home

Film of Manatee Harassment in Kings Bay Wins Prestigious Award
Read an article in the Citrus County Chronicle
See the award-winning video

How Close is Too Close When Humans Meet Manatees?
Read an article in the St. Petersburg Times

PEER Lawsuit to Force Florida Manatee Oversight Record Release
Read a press release at the Public Employees for Environmental
Responsibility (PEER) web site.

FWC Releases 2007 Preliminary Manatee Mortality Data

Good News for Manatees!
Wildlife Commission Defers Status Change and
Requests Review of State Classification System

FWC Unveils New Florida Manatee License Plate
See the new design at the FWC web site

Global Warming and Manatees

Manatee Posters Promote Boater Awareness

Animated Character Inspires Alec Baldwin
to Speak Out for Manatees

Study: Most Boaters Speed, But Still Care About Manatees

Manatee Protections to be Cut Under Bush Plan

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