Manatee deaths linked to red tide residue

Red tide-tainted sea grass has been linked to the deaths of 27 manatees whose bodies were found in Lee County waters in late March and early April, unusual for such a large number of animals to die when red tide is not present in the water - April 22, Lakeland Ledger

Deaths of 26 manatees linked to red tide

State officials are waiting to see whether red tide is the main culprit in the deaths of 26 manatees in western Lee County in the past two weeks, including four that were found Monday - April 3, News-Press