by Bethany Smith | Sep 9, 2022
Between October 2007 through January 2008, researchers documented the first mass mortality of bottlenose dolphins and Florida manatees caused by a severe bloom of the toxic algae along the eastern coast of Florida. Red tides were first considered rare but are now...
by Bethany Smith | Sep 9, 2022
Using samples from rescued manatees in SeaWorld and wildlife populations, researchers conducted the first isotope analysis to determine a manatee’s diet. By comparing diets from different populations, we could assess precisely what manatees eat in the wild,...
by Bethany Smith | Sep 8, 2022
A survey conducted in eastern Florida’s Indian River Lagoon system showed 90% fewer manatees and dolphins than previously claimed. These counts provide a baseline for future surveys as we continue to track the impact of environmental degradation in the Indian River...
