Florida manatees hurt by Trump’s attacks on federal employees
The government must adequately staff the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge to stop harm to manatees.
Tag: Endangered Species Act
Trump administration faces legal action over federal cuts’ impact on manatees
An environmental group filed a notice of intent to sue over staffing at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
Now is the time to fight for Florida’s endangered wildlife
The Trump administration would gut habitat protections by changing how harm is defined under the Endangered Species Act.
Federal judge orders Florida to address pollution that led to manatee deaths
Nearly 2,000 manatees died in the state in 2021 and 2022, a two-year record.
Saving America’s national parks and forests means shaking off the rust of inaction
Today we face an unprecedented attack on our public lands and environmental protections.
Environmental protection laws still apply even under national energy emergency − here’s why
President Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency does not allow him to waive or ignore all other legal requirements.
Butterflies declined by 22% in just 2 decades across the US – there are ways you can help save them
Habitat loss, insecticides, rising temperatures and drying landscapes can all harm these fragile insects.
Manatees deserve the highest levels of protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently declined to upgrade the protection level of Florida’s manatees.
Florida manatees retain threatened status under new federal proposal, despite outcry for greater protection
The US Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not fit the definition of endangered.
Plants that evolved in Florida over millennia now face extinction and lack protection
Misclassifications create confusion around species’ identities, delaying conservation actions.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
