Manatee
Rare manatee that visited Rhode Island found dead offshore
Local News The manatee had been seen in coastal areas, such as Quonochontaug Pond, a saltwater pond in the southern part of Rhode Island. Staff from Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program conduct a visual exam on a manatee at Point Judith Marina, Narragansett, RI., on Sept. 12, 2023. (Sarah Callan/Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program via […]
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Manatee seen in R.I. waters for first time since 2016
Local News Officials think the slow-moving creature swam all the way from Florida to New England. Those at Quonochontaug Pond in Rhode Island were treated to an extremely rare sight over the weekend: a manatee swimming in New England waters. The sighting was reported by the state’s Department of Environmental Management in a social media […]
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