Manatee Reclassified from Endangered to Threatened as Habitat Improves and Population Expands – Existing Federal Protections Remain in Place
Published by the Department of the Interior
The downlisting comes after diverse conservation efforts and collaborations by Florida and other manatee states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Caribbean nations, public and private organizations and citizens, there have been notable increases in manatee populations and improvements in its habitat.
Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/manatee-reclassified-endangered-threatened-habitat-improves-and-population-expands
