The Florida Manatee
Manatee MisInformation mixed with Truth from Profiting Non-Profit
Organizations and Agencies.
Seasonally, there is a limited number of manatees
(or "sea cows") in Florida's Brevard County
area. For the most part you may not see manatees from March
though December. During cold snaps December, January and February
manatees transit the area to reach the warm water discharge
at the Florida Power and Light power plant south of Titusville.
Due to this you will occassionally see manatees during your
boating trips, but not ALL the time.
During the winter months several hundred manatees will seek
out warm water coming from the power plant. Most mannatees
go there during prolonged cold snaps that reduce the water
temperature. Manatees need to live in water that's at least
68 degrees and they assemble at the power plant's when local
water temperatures hit the lower 70's.
The power plants have set up it's own viewing area but after
the events of September 11, 2001 manatee viewing areas have
been closed. If you want to view manatees you must approach
by boat and Lagooner, Inc. has trips dedicated soley for wildlife
and manatee observation. You may also elect to combine a fishng/wildlife
trip while visiting our area.
Looking for information about fishing or observing manatees
in the East Central Florida and Orlando area? Call (321) 868-4953
and Ask for Captain Richard or his fishing mate Gina. They'll
be more than glad to talk to you in length about setting up
a trip while you're visiting the area.
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