I know this post has nothing to do with fibromyalgia. However, I saw a link to this story from someone on Twitter and felt I needed to spread the word.
According to a MSNBC article today, roughly 100 Manatees, both young and old, have died during the month of January due to the unusual cold weather Florida has been experiencing.
Manatees are protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act because of declining numbers over time. The state in 2009 counted 3,802 manatees.
The above article is short, but covers some good facts. I encourage you to take a few moments to read about their plight.
Here is a link to a Manatee charity organization – Save the Manatee Club who is endorsed by Jimmy Buffet and has been around since 1981. Perhaps if we all donate our spare change (or hopefully more!), we can help gives these gentle giants more of a chance to thrive in our oceans.
