Florida manatees may be removed from endangered species list

[Baitball Blogger]

Federal officials have agreed to consider taking Florida manatees off the endangered species list, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The mammals, which have been on the endangered species list since the list was created in 1967, could be moved to the "threatened" category, a less protective category.

The potential change comes from pressure from the Pacific Legal Foundation, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Despite the consideration, manatees killed last year set a new record.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/blogs/gone-viral/os-florida-manatees-endangered-species-list,0,6392796.post

[Tetris_Iguana]

1. Dumb idea is dumb. Nt

[Tommy_Carcetti]

2. That would be stupid.

There's still a very serious danger to the species and loosening protections would be counterproductive.

[valerief]

3. Does this mean they'll be hunted by Texas cheerleaders now? nt

[d_r]

4. take action and also learn more

Here is a link to a Tampa Times story with more information and instructions in how to file a comment with the US Fish and Wildlife Service:

http://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/wildlife/federal-officials-may-take-manatees-down-a-notch-on-endangered-species-list/2186755

[Baitball Blogger]

5. Thank you!

[A Little Weird]

6. I don't think that's a good idea

They face more threats now than ever before.

[Kurska]

7. This makes my blood boil. I'm going to call this stupid PLF and give them a piece of my mind tomorro

I suggest you join me

Pacific Legal Foundation
930 G Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
[phone]
[phone] (fax)

[Brother Buzz]

8. Pacific Legal Foundation

Nuff said