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Can Invasive Aquatic Plants Save the Florida Manatee?

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Florida manatees rely on seagrasses and freshwater vegetation for survival, but habitat loss, boat strikes, and algae blooms have devastated their populations. In Kings Bay, an innovative experiment is using water hyacinth in containment cages to filter nutrients and improve water clarity, helping to restore the environment and protect manatees.

Read the full article on our website: Kings Bay Restoration