Disappearing seagrass at Florida lagoons hurting beloved manatees
More than half of the seagrass at Indian River Lagoon has disappeared since 2009, which is a situation that threatens a number of species, including manatees.
Marvel, WWE star Dave Bautista offers $20K reward to find person who scraped 'TRUMP' on manatee's back
'Guardians of the Galaxy' star and former WWE champion Dave Bautista is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who scraped the word 'TRUMP' on a Florida manatee.
$5,000 reward offered for information on who scraped 'TRUMP' into manatee's back
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Manatee with bike tire wrapped around torso reappears at Blue Spring State Park tire-free
Wheelie, the manatee who went viral for being spotted with a bicycle tire wrapped around its torso, is back at Blue Spring State Park.
When Florida's weather cools, manatees seek TECO power plant's warm waters
When it gets cold, by Florida standards, you know where to find manatees -- huddling outside the Apollo Beach TECO power plant. They're there now, even though humans can't visit.
Manatee Awareness Month: Keep an eye out for Florida's migrating sea cows as temperatures cool
November is Manatee Awareness Month, a time to remind all that while the popular sea cows are beloved in Florida, they are also protected.
Manatee Viewing Center to stay closed until 2021
Due to COVID-19, TECO is delaying the opening of the viewing center. For now, it's not set to open until January 6 of next year; usually it opens in November.
Animals pay the price for boaters social distancing on the water, Mote Marine says
Being out on the water is a perfect place to social distance, but scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium said marine animals are paying the consequences.
Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose
A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.
'Odd Pod': Manatee swims alongside pod of dolphins
A group of dolphins and a lone manatee appeared to be the best of friends
Manatee deaths are up, but pandemic put limits on necropsies
Florida is seeing slightly more than the average number of manatee deaths this year. But scientists don't know the cause of some because necropsies were suspended during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
Watch: Curious manatee joins beachgoers on Father's Day
A lone manatee was seen slowly moving about a Florida beach, but those enjoying the same waters didn't seem to notice.
Pregnant manatee struck by boat, rehabilitated, released into Sarasota Bay with newborn calf
A manatee that was rescued on Mother’s Day weekend was recently released into Sarasota Bay with her newborn calf.
Herd of mating manatees spotted in waters off Indian Rocks Beach
These manatees were just looking for love this weekend.
Injured, pregnant manatee rescued on Mother's Day weekend gives birth to healthy calf
A pregnant manatee, injured by boat propellers, was rescued over Mother's Day weekend and has just given birth to a calf.
Hammerhead shark and manatees among wildlife spotted swimming off Pinellas coast
See Through Canoe captured video of a variety of animals swimming just offshore, including a hammerhead shark and manatees.
Bay Area boat captain says he wasn't harassing manatees in drone video; FWC investigating
Drone video captured a boater harassing manatees in Pinellas County, but the man says the video doesn't tell the whole story.
TECO Manatee Viewing Center celebrates incredible milestone
Tampa Electric’s award-winning Manatee Viewing Center will welcome its 6 millionth visitor this weekend.
In 2019, manatee deaths in Florida dropped to 606
Fewer manatees died in 2019 in Florida compared with the year before.
These Florida manatees love their lettuce
Two orphaned – and growing – manatees at an Ohio zoo have hefty appetites.