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Dozens of manatees gather at Manatee Lagoon; officials remind boaters to slow down

2149307 · January 24, 2025
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Warm-water discharges at Manatee Lagoon attract dozens of manatees each winter; West Palm Beach officials emphasize idle zones and patrols after noting injuries and deaths from boat strikes.

Dozens of manatees were visible at Manatee Lagoon this week, drawing visitors who come to see the animals gather around the warm-water discharges from Florida Power & Light's Riviera Beach plant.

Manatees are known to use warm outlets near power plants in winter. On the broadcast This Is…

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