The FWC marine mammal pathobiology lab collects, and tests manatee carcasses for brevetoxin exposure. In 2015 alone, there were 170 positive carcasses and 107 suspected cases, resulting in a total of 277 manatees.
The FWC marine mammal pathobiology lab gathers, analyzes manatee bodies for brevetoxin exposure. In 2015, there were 170 confirmed carcasses and 107 suspected cases, totaling 277 manatees.