Record Cold Temps Keep Manatees Huddled
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At the beginning of the year, the weather turned cold in
Florida, resulting in freezing temperatures at night and during the
early morning hours. The unusually chilly temperatures lasted for
nearly two weeks and brought manatees in droves to Blue Spring State
Park and other warm water refuges around the state.
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| Sweetheart Sale! |
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Last year, Heather Herendeen decided to adopt a manatee as a
Valentine's gift for her husband Jim. The gift was a hit, and Jim has
the photo and certificate hanging up in his garage. You can also send a
"whole lotta love," and if you adopt at $35 or more, you and your
sweetheart will each receive a free manatee plush toy. Go
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| Meet Chessie |
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The successful rescue of Ilya the manatee from the cold
waters of New Jersey last fall brought to mind another manatee who once
garnered nationwide attention. The manatee, named Chessie, also made a
trek to the northeast -- more than once, as a matter of fact! And
he’s a manatee we are still hoping to sight today.
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| Flagler County Creates Manatee
Curriculum |
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This winter, 400 3rd grade students traveled to Blue Spring
State Park to see manatees. The field trip was part of a pilot project
to develop manatee curriculum in Flagler County. For most students, it
was their first opportunity to see manatees living in the wild, and
teachers have expressed strong support for the program. Go >>
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