More Sightings Of Marine Life In Florida Due To Low Boat Traffic

While much of Florida still remains at home laying low, other mammals are taking advantage of the low boat traffic and empty waterways. While experiencing sightings of marine life in Florida isn’t extremely odd in the first place, recently there has been an influx of particular marine life, especially those that maybe haven’t been around as often in the past few years. Check it out…

While Floridians may be staying at home, it seems that Florida’s marine wildlife is using this time free of human activity to their advantage.

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Dolphins, manatees, sharks, turtles, and other interesting marine animals have been enjoying the empty beaches and significantly lower boat traffic.

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According to a nonprofit organization Miami Waterkeeper, there have been dozens of sightings and increased reports of wildlife in various areas of the state.

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Less boat traffic combined with minimal rainfall has led to the water in Florida becoming much clearer.

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This has led to a ton more marine sightings, which have been showcased on social media by Floridians.

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In fact, there was even a sighting which scientists believe was a pair of smalltooth sawfish, which are endangered and rare!

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Residents are encouraged to report sightings through the non-profit in order to give researchers a better idea of the actual population, but also it’s still important not to disturb any of the marine animals.

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Keep an eye out for marine animals as they enjoy the empty shorelines and waterways throughout Florida.

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Do you have any photos or videos that you’d like to submit of recent marine life in Florida? Make sure to use the hashtags on social media #miamimarinelife and #seeafishsendafish. Sightings can also be emailed to the non-profit group Miami Waterkeeper.

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