Fish and Wildlife officials say a record number of manatees died in Florida waters this year.
There were 419 known manatee deaths in Florida in 2009 which is likely a record for a single year. The average is 360 deaths; last year there were 337. The manatee death numbers are still very preliminary, final totals will be released in early January.
Manatees are currently moving south where the waters are warmer - they will begin moving back into North Florida when the water begins warming in the spring. Boaters are asked to report any dead or injured manatee, by calling 1-888-404-FWCC.
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