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Unusual Mortality Event

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

Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News

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.

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Worsening Decline of Vanishing Whales Revealed by Federal Regulators

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press

The population of the North Atlantic right whale, a vanishing species, is in worse shape than previously believed, according to federal ocean regulators. The latest data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reveals that 114 of these whales have been documented as dead, seriously injured, or sick since the start of an "unusual mortality event" in 2017. The new estimate highlights the dire situation for these whales, which are vulnerable to ship collisions and entanglement in fishing gear. The decline in their numbers is a result of climate change and human activities, posing a significant threat to marine life.

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