Manatee rescued from retention pond after Debby released in Oldsmar
A manatee rescued from a retention pond after Debby blew through the Tampa Bay area was released at Veterans Memorial Park in Oldsmar.
2 rescued manatees newest guests at Clearwater Marine Aquarium's new manatee rehab center
Yeti and Zamboni are the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s newest guests.
Beloved manatee, one of the oldest in Florida, dies at ZooTampa
ZooTampa is mourning the loss of one of the oldest manatees in the world. Juliet was more than 65 years old when she passed away early Sunday morning.
Manatee deaths on Nature Coast causing renewed worries
The recent deaths of several manatees in the Mud River in Hernando County have state wildlife experts along Florida's Nature Coast concerned.
5 orphaned manatees released into Florida spring after being nursed back to health
Five orphaned manatees that have been rehabilitated are back in their natural habitat.
Florida manatees rebound to record-breaking winter numbers
After years of dwindling numbers for Florida manatees, wildlife officials say numbers are bouncing back thanks to continued efforts by the state.
2 manatees released into wild near Apollo Beach after being nursed back to health
It's great news for two young manatees that were nursed back to health.
Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center sets 'amazing' new record of manatees gathered
Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach set a new record for manatees gathered in one area on Monday, January 29.
Young manatee 'Brisk' rescued from frigid water in St. Pete, transported to ZooTampa
State Wildlife officials say a young manatee was rescued from the Bayboro Harbor area of St. Petersburg on Friday.
Manatees return to Apollo Beach as temperatures drop
Dozens of manatees delighted families this holiday season as they gathered for warmth at TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach.
Watch: Florida paddleboarder captures magical moment as manatee creates rainbow greeting
A paddleboarder in Florida had a whimsical encounter with a manatee during a day out in Ocala.
Manatee deaths have conservationists considering putting them back on endangered species list
The Manatee Viewing Center is back open as the sea cows search for warmer water during colder months.
Manatee Viewing Center opens in Apollo Beach for the season
They’re back! As the temperatures begin to drop, manatees start making their way to warmer waters and are gathering at Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach.
Florida deputies: Stop calling us about manatee sex
Deputies have asked citizens to stop calling them about the hoards of flailing manatees in the canals and shorelines of the Gulf Coast communities: "We can assure you they are more than fine."
PCSO says marine deputy saves manatee in deep distress
Protecting the national environment has been instilled in Deputy Jill Constant from an early age. A few weeks ago Constant saved a beached manatee.
Gov. DeSantis to send $130 million in funding to the Indian River Lagoon
The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.
Florida wildlife officials fed manatees 400,000 pounds of lettuce during latest experimental feeding program
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has ended its second winter season of an experimental feeding program aimed at preventing manatee deaths.
Florida reporting fewer manatees are dying of starvation this year
This time last year, nearly 400 manatee deaths were reported in Florida. So far in 2023, the state is reporting 140 deaths.
Manatee rescued near Holmes Beach had watercraft wound, signs of red tide exposure
As red tide continues to sit off the Gulf coast, reported three manatees were rescued within a couple of days after they showed signs of exposure to the harmful organism. One sea cow was found near Holmes Beach.
Eight manatees taken to ZooTampa critical care center showing signs of cold water exposure
ZooTampa’s Manatee Critical Care Center took in its eighth sea cow in two weeks that showed signs of cold water exposure.