Episode 16: A lazy river for manatees

23/01/2023 23 min Temporada 2 Episodio 16
Episode 16: A lazy river for manatees

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Episode Synopsis

Manatee Park in Fort Myers gives non-captive, Florida manatees a warm place to stay when the waters of the Gulf of Mexico dip below 68° F (20° C). It's also a fun thing for visitors to do, especially January-March. The warm water in the park's canal comes from the Florida Power and Light Power Plant across the street and is created as a byproduct of cooling off its equipment. Interviews include Laura Carr, Lee County Parks and Recreation, and visitors to Manatee Park. Recorded Jan. 16 and 18, 2023