Storms, Heat And Boat Strikes: Manatees Face Record Danger

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. From storm-driven debris to warming waters choking out seagrass, climate and human impacts are colliding, pushing rescuers and community members to fight harder than ever to give a second chance to manatees in trouble.