‘They’re like family’: How one researcher is dedicated to preserving manatees
Florida’s manatees experienced a record number of deaths in 2021. Climate change, pollution and other human causes killed more than 1,000 of these gentle giants. Central Florida environmentalist Cora Berchem is on the frontlines of preserving these iconic creatures, keeping close tabs on their numbers and helping to protect them from further habitat loss, displacement and life-threatening weather patterns.
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