But Kettle noted that with Hurricane Irma in 2017, for example, "Tampa Bay emptied out and sometimes manatees get left out like that." Sea turtle eggs buried Stephanie Kettle, spokeswoman for Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, said that no Ian-related strandings have been reported in the Sarasota and Fort Myers areas. Now, it's 'functionally extinct' in China. Thousands of these gentle and threatened herbivores ply Florida's shallow waters, but they can get stuck during strong storms.Ĭhina: This sea creature once inspired mermaid tales. The West Indian manatee, or sea cow, also faces challenges from tropical storms and hurricanes. Sharks in the US: Uptick in East Coast shark sightings has lifeguards on alert and experts searching for answers West Indian manatees face stranding Research from the University of Miami shows a similar response in sharks.īeever said dolphins tend to avoid the storm as it comes in and then quickly move back into the bays and rivers. The good news is that these critters have evolved to deal with the impacts of tropical storms and hurricanes over the course of thousands of years, scientists say. Others, such as manatees, may have been stranded as Ian pulled water from the rivers and bays. Some, such as sharks, may have left the area altogether before Ian made landfall. So what exactly happened to all the animals? This region has arguably the most vast array of wildlife, ranging from the endangered Florida panther to the invasive Burmese python. But now the tree canapes and plants are all brown and twisted, torn and ripped. Sometimes the beauty gets disrupted, like it did last month when Hurricane Ian plowed into Southwest Florida as a devastating, near-Category 5 storm. – Florida is known for its phenomenal wildlife, from the birds to the beasts that comb swamps and roam beautiful shores. Sea turtles can be hit hard by large hurricanes – as the storms can send 15 feet or more of storm surge over barrier islands and flood nests.įORT MYERS, Fla.
An array of animals can be hit hard by tropical storms and hurricanes – and Florida wildlife officials are assessing potential impacts following Hurricane Ian.
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