Florida, manatee and Power Plant

As US winter storms graze Florida, manatees forced to swim in warmer waters near power plants
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population.
Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida
A polar vortex that hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population.
Tired of Florida Cold, Manatees Post Up in Power Plant Discharge
Manatees suffering from depressed temperatures in typically balmy Florida are resorting to hanging out in the warm discharge of the state’s power plants. According to an Associated Press report, the manatees are amassing around Florida Power & Light Company’s plant in Riviera Beach,
Winter Storms in Florida Are Leading to Manatee Populations Gathering Around Power Plants
Recently winter storms covered much of the United States and that includes southern states like Florida. That polar vortex is also lowering coastal temperatures even further south and,at the Florida Power & Light Company's Riviera Beach plant,
Why Manatees are Congregating Around Power Plants
A drop in coastal water temperatures in Florida due to a recent polar vortex has caused manatees to search for warmer waters. A polar vortex event in Florida may result from climate change, which is likely to displace various marine animals like manatees.
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Florida manatees won't be listed as an endangered species
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SAVING THE FLORIDA MANATEE
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How a Manatee tour guide recovered $1,000 glasses lost underwater on Bradenton Beach
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Sea cows on the move: manatees making annual migration inland as water temperatures cool
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About 1,000 manatees piled together in a Florida park, setting a breathtaking record
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855-pound manatee rescued from Tar River in Pitt County
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