Manatee deaths linked to red tide residue

April 22, 2007 · Filed under endangered species, manatees, red tide

Red tide-tainted sea grass has been linked to the deaths of 27 manatees whose bodies were found in Lee County waters in late March and early April, unusual for such a large number of animals to die when red tide is not present in the water – April 22, Lakeland Ledger

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