When Florida's waters cool, this location's heated waters provide a manatee sanctuary. Since the '80s, the public has been ...

Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee ...

Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...

Researchers discovered a lack of archaeological or historical evidence that this species lived in this area early on.

Florida manatees used to be classified as endangered species, which can get more protection. But, in 2017 they were ...

A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing Feb. 3 to get input on proposed changes to ...

Nearly 2,000 Florida manatees died in 2021 and 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not ...

A Manatee County family hopes to save a long-standing Cortez Village bait shop from demolition after it received extensive ...

BIOLOGISTS BELIEVE BROOKS WITH FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE SAYS WE CAN ALL DO OUR PART IN KEEPING MANATEE SAFE, ESPECIALLY WHEN ...