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**Pharmadryg** · 02-20-2010, 02:27 AM

Here's a bit:

A record number of manatees have died because of Florida's lengthy winter, and so many manatees are turning up stressed by the cold that it's straining the statewide system for caring for the injured marine mammals.

So far this year the number of manatees killed by the cold is approaching 200, which Martine DeWit of the state Fish and Wildlife Research Institute called "really unprecedented."

By mid February, 301 manatees had turned up dead from various causes. The average number of deaths for this time of year over the previous five years is just 10, DeWit said.

Cold is killing manatees in unprecedented numbers - St. Petersburg Times

**Illisezek** · 02-20-2010, 02:59 AM

that's terrible we need to do something!!

**jelena-nanana** · 02-20-2010, 03:11 AM

manatees look like they hit an evolutionary road block. They are some of the most not so pretty creatures in the sea.

**enteltcheft** · 02-20-2010, 03:23 AM

Moon O'dudette I heard that a while back.

They are one of earths most gentle creatures and it's a shame global warming has hit them with such force.

**FreeOEMcheapestPHOTOSHOP** · 02-20-2010, 03:24 AM

manatees look like they hit an evolutionary road block. They are some of the most not so pretty creatures in the sea.

Kinda like a lot of humans I see walking this planet on a daily basis.

**Clielldub** · 02-20-2010, 03:25 AM

that's terrible we need to do something!!

It sucks. Until the water warms back up, there's not much to be done. The last two+ months are the coldest I have ever seen in the last 30+ years of living here. A night or two in the 20's? Absolutely. Weeks of it? Nope.....

It's taking it's toll for sure...

In a wide variety of ways.....

manatees look like they hit an evolutionary road block. They are some of the most not so pretty creatures in the sea.

I disagree.

I think they're adorable. Granted, not as sleek as dolphins, but for a sea cow, quite cute. But perhaps I'm biased as I have seen them up close at the Lowry Park zoo. They have an awesome habitat for them there and the only thing separating you from them underwater is thick glass.

If these temps go on much longer, it's gonna do nothing but get worse for them and the rest of the flora & fauna down here that depend on our 'tropical' climate.

**PRengine** · 02-20-2010, 03:32 AM

Moon O'dudette I heard that a while back. They are one of earths most gentle creatures and it's a shame global warming has hit them with such force.

A new nickname

Yeah, gotta love the 'warming' going on eh? Quick! More Carbon Tax will solve everything!

Tho I shouldn't joke.... Also, I know some who will appreciate these creatures dying off. Some boaters. So many complain about the No Wake zones in the canals because of Manatees. They must rush where ever they are going. If the Manatees disappear so will the laws that slow those boats down so the Manatees don't get run over.... Which still happens anyway cuz some assholes refuse to slow down.

**Lxbsvksl** · 02-20-2010, 03:37 AM

manatees look like they hit an evolutionary road block. They are some of the most not so pretty creatures in the sea.

Have you ever seen one up close? They have the cutest faces.

**TubOppomo** · 02-20-2010, 03:37 AM

Kinda like a lot of humans I see walking this planet on a daily basis.

you should give dana a fucking mirror. seriously. talk about hitting an evolutionary roadblock.

**chujwduperjadzi** · 02-20-2010, 04:37 AM

They are adorable.....

How truly sad this is happening to them....

**AlexBrith** · 02-20-2010, 04:44 AM

they are very adorable

**CurtisTH** · 02-20-2010, 02:22 PM

Cant believe years ago sailors used to mistaken them for mermaids! I guess people had terrible eyesight back then...

**tarmpriopay** · 02-20-2010, 02:26 PM

Cant believe years ago sailors used to mistaken them for mermaids! I guess people had terrible eyesight back then...

Well..... You know how sailors and drunkenness go together.... So I've heard..... Must have been the booze goggles.......

**arriplify** · 02-20-2010, 02:37 PM

Haha! Can just see it now, sailor gets pissed on rum and wakes up next to a manatee.

**MyOwnStyle** · 02-20-2010, 02:39 PM

My children love them. My youngest swam with them last time we were in Florida.

Manatees are pretty useless really, but hey, at least they're not as destructive as our species!

**zttrftwsq** · 02-20-2010, 02:39 PM

I wonder if Manatees have a blow hole?

**mybooboo** · 02-20-2010, 04:55 PM

They are adorable.....

How truly sad this is happening to them....

i love manatees. i learned about them in grade school and i've been curious about them ever since.

their closest relatives are elephants.

**sykanaxer** · 02-20-2010, 06:12 PM

yes and long ago people thought they were mermaids :P

**jinnamys** · 02-20-2010, 07:52 PM

Cant believe years ago sailors used to mistaken them for mermaids! I guess people had terrible eyesight back then...

yes and long ago people thought they were mermaids :P

**xresultsearch** · 02-20-2010, 11:41 PM

gosh..sorry, didn't see your post >_>

02-20-2010, 02:27 AM	#1
Pharmadryg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Cold is killing manatees in unprecedented numbers Here's a bit: A record number of manatees have died because of Florida's lengthy winter, and so many manatees are turning up stressed by the cold that it's straining the statewide system for caring for the injured marine mammals. So far this year the number of manatees killed by the cold is approaching 200, which Martine DeWit of the state Fish and Wildlife Research Institute called "really unprecedented." By mid February, 301 manatees had turned up dead from various causes. The average number of deaths for this time of year over the previous five years is just 10, DeWit said. Cold is killing manatees in unprecedented numbers - St. Petersburg Times Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 02:59 AM	#2
Illisezek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 394 Senior Member	that's terrible we need to do something!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 03:11 AM	#3
jelena-nanana Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 335 Senior Member	manatees look like they hit an evolutionary road block. They are some of the most not so pretty creatures in the sea. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 03:23 AM	#4
enteltcheft Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	Moon O'dudette I heard that a while back. They are one of earths most gentle creatures and it's a shame global warming has hit them with such force. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 03:24 AM	#5
FreeOEMcheapestPHOTOSHOP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	manatees look like they hit an evolutionary road block. They are some of the most not so pretty creatures in the sea. Kinda like a lot of humans I see walking this planet on a daily basis. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 03:25 AM	#6
Clielldub Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	that's terrible we need to do something!! It sucks. Until the water warms back up, there's not much to be done. The last two+ months are the coldest I have ever seen in the last 30+ years of living here. A night or two in the 20's? Absolutely. Weeks of it? Nope..... It's taking it's toll for sure... In a wide variety of ways..... manatees look like they hit an evolutionary road block. They are some of the most not so pretty creatures in the sea. I disagree. I think they're adorable. Granted, not as sleek as dolphins, but for a sea cow, quite cute. But perhaps I'm biased as I have seen them up close at the Lowry Park zoo. They have an awesome habitat for them there and the only thing separating you from them underwater is thick glass. If these temps go on much longer, it's gonna do nothing but get worse for them and the rest of the flora & fauna down here that depend on our 'tropical' climate. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 03:32 AM	#7
PRengine Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 409 Senior Member	Moon O'dudette I heard that a while back. They are one of earths most gentle creatures and it's a shame global warming has hit them with such force. A new nickname Yeah, gotta love the 'warming' going on eh? Quick! More Carbon Tax will solve everything! Tho I shouldn't joke.... Also, I know some who will appreciate these creatures dying off. Some boaters. So many complain about the No Wake zones in the canals because of Manatees. They must rush where ever they are going. If the Manatees disappear so will the laws that slow those boats down so the Manatees don't get run over.... Which still happens anyway cuz some assholes refuse to slow down. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 03:37 AM	#8
Lxbsvksl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	manatees look like they hit an evolutionary road block. They are some of the most not so pretty creatures in the sea. Have you ever seen one up close? They have the cutest faces. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 03:37 AM	#9
TubOppomo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	Kinda like a lot of humans I see walking this planet on a daily basis. you should give dana a fucking mirror. seriously. talk about hitting an evolutionary roadblock. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 04:37 AM	#10
chujwduperjadzi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	They are adorable..... How truly sad this is happening to them.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 04:44 AM	#11
AlexBrith Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	they are very adorable Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 02:22 PM	#12
CurtisTH Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 391 Senior Member	Cant believe years ago sailors used to mistaken them for mermaids! I guess people had terrible eyesight back then... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 02:26 PM	#13
tarmpriopay Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 728 Senior Member	Cant believe years ago sailors used to mistaken them for mermaids! I guess people had terrible eyesight back then... Well..... You know how sailors and drunkenness go together.... So I've heard..... Must have been the booze goggles....... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 02:37 PM	#14
arriplify Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 383 Senior Member	Haha! Can just see it now, sailor gets pissed on rum and wakes up next to a manatee. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 02:39 PM	#15
MyOwnStyle Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	My children love them. My youngest swam with them last time we were in Florida. Manatees are pretty useless really, but hey, at least they're not as destructive as our species! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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zttrftwsq Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 410 Senior Member	I wonder if Manatees have a blow hole? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2010, 04:55 PM	#17
mybooboo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	They are adorable..... How truly sad this is happening to them.... i love manatees. i learned about them in grade school and i've been curious about them ever since. their closest relatives are elephants. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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sykanaxer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	yes and long ago people thought they were mermaids :P Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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jinnamys Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 397 Senior Member	Cant believe years ago sailors used to mistaken them for mermaids! I guess people had terrible eyesight back then... yes and long ago people thought they were mermaids :P Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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xresultsearch Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	gosh..sorry, didn't see your post >_> Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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