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St. Johns River salinity dip after rains; manatee deaths rise as births increase, scientist says
Summary
A St. Johns River status report cited higher salinities during a dry stretch, recent heavy rains lowering salinity, early high temperatures raising algae‑bloom risk, and an uptick in manatee deaths this month driven in part by perinatal deaths amid improving population condition; one watercraft strike death was reported.
Dr. Pinta delivered a St. Johns River status report to the Waterways Commission May 15, saying recent heavy rains reduced salinity after an extended dry period, raising the risk for algae blooms as hot weather begins earlier than usual.
Dr. Pinta told commissioners salinity had been fairly high during a recent dry month but that three to nine inches of rain in the region last week diluted the salt and raised river water…
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