More Things I don't Understand

Manatees are on the endangered
species list. Well, they are so far.

See the Fish and Game decided
with the group in Florida, that the
Manatees don't need to be on it
anymore. They seem to think
that they are growing in population,
so don't meet the standards. They
aren't quite sure yet. They are going
to decide in a week or two. A committee
will.

The part I don't understand, and
granted, I do tend to think logically
rather than the way most people think.

But they say there are 3,200 Manatees.
And last year in 2006, 416 died because
of boats. Now those numbers don't sound
good to me. If left at the 3,200 at 416 a
year dying... that is 7 years worth. But
there is new births each year, so say there
are about 600 new ones. (after all some of
those 3,200 are males and don't give birth).

But add into the mix, the growth of human
moving to Florida in the very places these
Manatees live. Which means more boats,
more waterfront growth.

I don't think the numbers are going to
add up quite right in the Manatee's favor.