ATLANTA — This week, the Georgia Aquarium released a rescued and rehabilitated female manatee back to Florida waters following months of care.
The manatee named Tay Tay was found stranded earlier this year and in need of veterinary care about she was struck by boat.
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Before Tay Tay could be released back into the Florida waters, she needed to meet the necessary stipulation to ensure her long-term survival.
Regaining weight was the key factor to her release and after her successful stint as part of the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, Tay Tay was released back into the ocean at the Tampa Electric Company Manatee Viewing Center with assistance from Zoo Tampa.
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Manatees are currently listed as Threatened on the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Manatees face many threats that are dwindling their numbers like boat strikes, cold stress, and a reduction in their food source.
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