“While they’re listed as threatened at this point, a significant loss to this population really could put them back into that endangered category. Shelly Marquardt, a veterinarian with CMA, says the upgrades are on the fast track to help manatees at a critical time. The goal is to add storage space, more electricity and other upgrades to the facility to get it up and running by December or January, when the manatees seek out warmer water and are more in danger of being hit by boats or starving from a lack of seagrass.ĭr. “It’s scary particularly if this is going to be a reoccurring event,” Powell added. The rehab facility was built in 2019 and has been used to help injured dolphins and a pair of pilot whales that became stranded on Redington Beach two years ago.ĬMA leaders hope to study the manatees, even after they’re released back into the wild, will help marine biologists find new ways to protect them.
Within a few months, CMA hopes to help six manatees at a time at the facility in Tarpon Springs using an existing 40-foot pool and two smaller individual pools for critically injured animals. “We’ve had hundreds of manatees die of starvation,” he lamented.Ĭlearwater Marine Aquarium is now turning to a pool facility at Fred Howard Park to serve as a rehabilitation site for manatees. Lift, carry, push and pull up to 50lbs on frequent basis.
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PERCENTAGE OF FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT: Part Time Permanent or Seasonal. Powell says manatees are up against a “perfect storm,” water pollution, the pandemic pushing more people towards boating and diminishing seagrass. Clearwater, FL 33767 (Island Estate Civic Association area) 12 an hour. James Buddy Powell, the Executive Director of CMA’s Research Institute. I’ve been studying manatees for over 50 years,” explained Dr. In response, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is stepping up to help save the beloved animals. Pinellas County leaders say the toxic bloom in Tampa Bay is killing off seagrass at an alarming rate, which manatees need to survive. With red tide concerns growing, scientists and marine biologists worry more manatees could be in danger. FWC says 841 sea cows have died since January 1. PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - More manatees have died in the first six months of this year than any other year in Florida’s history.
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