Debunking the horror: To oceans, sharks are vital, not villains
The shark's frightening reputation has contributed to a lack of focus on their preservation, leading some species toward extinction.
Tag: Defenders of Wildlife
Unprecedented numbers of Florida manatees have died in recent years. New habitat protections could help them
Critical habitat would expand to nearly 2 million acres in the first update since the West Indian manatee was protected ...
Floridians should slow down for the rarest whales on Earth
The Rice's whale is one of the rarest and most critically endangered animals on Earth, with only about 51 remaining
Appreciating the manatee
Since December 2020, the Florida manatee population has experienced an unprecedented loss of more than 2,000 manatees, or nearly one-quarter ...
EPA must do its job to protect manatees from deadly pollution
By Elizabeth Forsyth Elizabeth Forsyth Florida’s manatees are in crisis, and that’s why we’re headed to court to enforce the law ...
Restore the Ocklawaha River and help save the manatees
By Eugene Kelly and Elizabeth Neville Florida manatees are experiencing an unprecedented crisis and urgent action is needed to secure ...
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