VOICED : Mortandad sin precedentes de manatíes desborda centros de cuidados en Florida

Manatees in Florida are dying at unprecedented rates, with over 600 deaths reported in a short period. The main causes include habitat loss due to human activities, boat collisions, and red tide. Rescue efforts are underway, with hospitals treating injured manatees. Conservationists advocate for better education on boating practices to protect these animals. In 2017, manatees were reclassified from endangered to threatened, reducing their protections.

What is one of the main reasons for the increased environmental problems affecting manatees in Florida?

• Reduction in fishing activities

• Increase in human population

• Decrease in tourism

• Improvement in water quality

What are some of the threats that manatees face in their natural habitat?

• Predation by sharks

• Boat traffic and red tide

• Competition with dolphins

• Hunting by humans

Why are manatees particularly vulnerable to boat strikes?

• They live in deep waters

• They are nocturnal animals

• They often surface to breathe in shallow waters

• They are attracted to boat engines

What is a significant challenge faced by hospitals treating manatees in Florida?

• Inadequate medical equipment

• Overcapacity due to high number of injured manatees

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of trained veterinarians

What change occurred in 2017 regarding the conservation status of manatees?

• They were moved from endangered to threatened status

• Their population was found to be increasing

• They were classified as extinct

• They were declared a protected species