Manatees are currently on the move and coming in closer to shore. Boaters should be more careful and adhere to speed limits in manatee zones. Manatees seek refuge in inland canals, rivers, and the ...

The Bishop Museum of science and nature is receiving a 450-thousand-dollar grant for its manatee rehabilitation program. It's ...

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Manatees in North Florida are dying at a higher rate than they were in 2023 and 2024, including five deaths in Duval County in June, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

I think I'm going to start crying. Raquel Montess said in her caption that she was also on the verge of tears: how could she ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding Floridians and visitors to be "extra mindful" during this season to watch out for manatees when navigating waters ...

Yes, Florida has to follow the Endangered Species Act when it comes to protecting its beloved, highly imperiled manatees--at least for now, a federal appeals court has ruled. Reading up on this case ...

Manatees were spotted at the Calusa Marina in Goodland, Florida on March 31st. The manatees were drinking fresh water and appeared to enjoy being sprayed with a hose. Manatees, nicknamed "sea cows," ...

A manatee with a satellite tracker attached to its fin. This helps marine scientists track the movements of the manatee and learn more about the species. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources ...

Florida manatees are starting to move from the warmer waters of their winter refuges and into cooler ocean waters in summer.

West Indian manatees are the epitome of cute and cuddly, so much so that you just want to reach out and squeeze one. From the surface, they look like giant, brownish beanie bags that you could just ...