SUFB 1239: The Florida manatees are dying of starvation

There have been over 1,000 manatees that have died in 2021. Most of the manatees died of starvation due to the lack of seagrass available for food.

This episode explores why the seagrass disappeared over the past decade and suggests what needs to be done to protect the manatees better.

Link to article: https://www.ecowatch.com/florida-manatees-starvation-feeding-2655776281.html#toggle-gdpr

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