With temperatures lower than normal, wildlife officials are keeping an eye on manatees and sea turtles.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says they've already rescued nearly 100 turtles. When temperatures drop, stunned sea turtles may float listlessly in the water on or near shore. They may appear dead but are often still alive.
Manatees head for warmer waters when the temperatures plunge.
Wildlife officials are asking boaters to be extra vigilant and to avoid areas where large numbers of manatees have gathered, such as discharge canals.
Sustaining adequate winter habitat for manatees has been a statewide conservation goal.
Wildlife officials want residents to report distressed animals to their alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC.