According to recent reports, this weekend marks the official start of manatee season in South Florida, and to commemorate the occasion, Florida Power & Light's (FPL) Manatee Lagoon is hosting a Manatee Season Kick-Off celebration. The free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday and will feature a variety of activities, educational programs, exhibits, and more.
This year's kick-off theme is "safe boating," which aims to raise awareness among boaters about the importance of being mindful on the water. One of the leading causes of manatee injury and mortality is boat strike, according to Zach Greenberg, manager at Manatee Lagoon. To address this issue, boaters are urged to follow boating safety signs, adhere to manatee speed zones, and boat responsibly.
Manatee season typically runs from November 15 to March 31... during which time the water temperature drops below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. As local waters cool down, "manatees seek out warmer waters to survive." As winter approaches, Greenberg notes that the public can expect to see manatees congregating at Manatee Lagoon and other warm water areas.
FPL built Manatee Lagoon in 2016 with the goal of educating the public about manatees and inspiring communities to preserve and protect Florida's environment and wildlife for future generations. Throughout manatee season, "Manatee Lagoon will be hosting a series of events.".. including a movie night on December 7 featuring a showing of The Polar Express.
For more information on the Manatee Season Kick-Off and other events, readers are encouraged to visit the Manatee Lagoon website or check out the details provided by https: → → www. wflx. com.
This weekend is the official start of manatee season in South Florida, and to celebrate, Florida Power & Light's (FPL) Manatee Lagoon is hosting a Manatee Season Kick-Off with a free, family-friendly celebration Saturday complete with a variety of activities, educational programs, exhibits and more. This year's kick-off theme is "safe boating," reminding boaters of the importance of being mindful behind the wheel.
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