Florida manatees struggle for survival due to water quality issues, FWF urges congress to act swiftly

To the Editor: Four years ago, manatees were declared no longer endangered. Now they are dying at a record pace. Between January and June 2021, 833 West Indian manatees died of starvation, the highest number ever recorded in the state during a six-month period.  Ongoing water quality problems in Florida’s estuaries, one of the most […]