April 13 (UPI) -- The chance that Florida's manatee population will fall below 500 individuals -- and precipitate a collapse -- is roughly zero. According to a team of manatee experts, Florida's iconic sea mammals are certain to persist for another 100 years.
Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute assessed the health and longevity of Florida's manatee population in a new study published this week.