Toxic ‘Red Tide’ in Florida Causes Spike in Manatee Deaths

From: The Independent

“We expect the red tide-related manatee death toll to rise,” Jeff Ruch, executive director for NGO Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, told AP. “We suspect there are a number of carcasses that have not been reported yet.” Figures from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission suggest the red tide is to blame for nearly 100 manatee deaths so far.”

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