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Storms, heat and boat strikes: Manatees face record danger

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The Dolphin Research Center’s Manatee Rescue Team in the Florida Keys has already saved more manatees than in all of last year, as threats like boat strikes, fishing line entanglements and worsening weather drive an increase in rescues.

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  • Florida Keys rescuers have saved a record number of manatees in the past eight months.
  • Warm waters are causing dangerous algae growth, threatening manatee health. 13s
  • Storms are introducing debris and fishing lines into manatee habitats. 17s
  • Boat traffic remains a significant risk for manatees, even in calm weather. 20s
  • The Dolphin Research Center rescue team is treating and releasing affected manatees while addressing both climate and human-caused threats. 34s
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