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Manatee Eyes Could Be Window To Health Status

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For Florida manatees, the eyes may have it, say University of Florida researchers studying whether the mammals’ unusually thick tear film helps protect against disease and could be used to gauge the endangered sea cows’ ability to fight stress from cold water temperatures.

Filed under Florida, Health, Research, Sciences, Veterinary on Tuesday, June 21, 2005.

Manatee bone studies may influence public policy debate on boat speeds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the manatees who call Florida’s coastal tributaries home, speeding boaters are like charging bulls in an underwater china shop.

Filed under Environment, Health, Research, Veterinary on Thursday, March 17, 2005.