Algae blooms keep sunlight from the bottom of the lagoon, killing off the seagrass. Algae comes from overload of nutrients in the lagoon from septic tanks, stormwater and fertilizer runoff. It is not uncommon to see prop injuries on the backs of many manatees.
I grew up in Florida and love manatees. Do you know what is happening with the seagrass? Are propeller injuries still a big issue?
Algae blooms keep sunlight from the bottom of the lagoon, killing off the seagrass. Algae comes from overload of nutrients in the lagoon from septic tanks, stormwater and fertilizer runoff. It is not uncommon to see prop injuries on the backs of many manatees.
Interesting, thanks!