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.
Watch: Manatee rescued after getting stranded Florida river's mud banks at low tide
Firefighters in north Florida helped rescue a manatee that became trapped in the mud along the banks of the St. Johns River as the tide went out. "There was a long trail where the manatee attempted to get into deep water, but it just wasn't agile enough to save itself," rescuers said.
Adorable! Rare manatee twins found at Blue Spring State Park in Florida
The Save the Manatee Club says that have been tracking the mother, Estelle, and her visits to the park since 2019.
Manatee deaths lower than last year, but experts warn 2023 could be another deadly year for sea cows
The number of manatee deaths dropped from the previous record-breaking year, but with 800 deaths in 2022, experts warn more needs to be done to protect these gentle giants.
TECO's Manatee Viewing Center is a popular destination for sea cows and tourists alike
The power station uses water from Tampa Bay for cooling and then returns the water, clean and warm, creating a refuge for manatees in cold weather.
Manatee relative among 700 new species now facing extinction
The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.
Florida manatees will be fed lettuce again this winter, 'no entry' zones created in Brevard waters
State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.
Florida environmental groups seek to relist manatees as endangered species
Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida could once again be listed as an endangered species.
Florida non-profit sues state over policies they say allowed pollution to kill off manatees' main food source
A Florida non-profit group is suing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s secretary over state policies on sewer discharges it alleges caused the mass deaths of manatees in recent years.
How Hurricane Ian impacted Florida manatees
November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida, and the peaceful sea cow is entering an important time of year when its survival depends on humans.
TECO's Manatee Viewing Center is an opportunity to spend quality time with beloved sea cows
Soon, Florida manatees will be seeking warmer waters and one of their usual hangouts is right in Apollo Beach.
Manatee mom recovering at ZooTampa after boat strike caused collapsed lung, leading to buoyancy issues
A manatee and her calf are recovering in ZooTampa’s critical care center after a boat strike that left the mother with a collapsed lung.
‘Oh my gosh!’: Curious golden retriever in Alabama spooks manatees — and herself
When a golden retriever paddled a little too close to a herd of manatees in the waters off Alabama's Gulf Coast, the startled sea cows erupted into a splashing frenzy around the pup — prompting the dog to immediately make a beeline back for the beach.
Watch: Manatee swims behind alligator as pair peacefully co-exist at Myakka River State Park
A Florida photographer recently captured a unique moment between a manatee and an alligator as the pair peacefully swam together through the Myakka River.
Bishop Museum gets $547k grant to expand manatee rehabilitation
Sick and injured Florida manatees being nursed back to health are about to get even better care in Tampa Bay.
Florida officials: Starvation threat not over for manatees
Fewer manatee deaths have been recorded so far this year in Florida compared to the record-setting numbers in 2021, but wildlife officials cautioned that chronic starvation remains an ongoing threat.