Manatee deaths are slowly dropping in the State of Florida, which is a good sign. However, experts are worried about what is to come if Lake Okeechobee levels continue to rise.
According to information posted on the FWC website, the number of manatees that perished last year dropped to 556, marking a significant decrease from the 1,100 deaths recorded in 2021 and the 800 fatalities in 2022.