"Record Number of Manatees Gather at Blue Spring State Park Amid Florida Cold Snap"

Nearly 1,000 manatees gathered at Blue Springs State Park in Florida, marking a record-breaking event amid the ongoing mortality crisis affecting the species. The manatees were seeking warmer waters as the state experienced its coldest morning of the season. The mammals have been struggling due to factors such as watercraft accidents, disease, and a significant decline in seagrass and macroalgae sources. Despite the ongoing challenges, the record gathering at the park offers a glimmer of hope for the species' survival.