Florida Manatees To Remain Classified As “Threatened,” Antillean Manatees Reclassed As “Endangered”
Jan 14, 2025
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to maintain the “threatened” classification for Florida manatees, rejecting calls from environmental groups to reclassify them as “endangered.” The agency announced its decision in a proposed rule released Monday, citing ongoing conservation efforts and the manatee’s current…
Florida Manatees To Remain Classified As “Threatened,” Antillean Manatees Reclassed As “Endangered”