Crystal River, Florida, USA Crystal River is hailed as the "Manatee Capital of the World," and for good reason. Every winter, ...

Manatees largely swam under the radar of public attention for decades. But thanks in part to Jacques Cousteau’s 1972 ...

The same sources are also fouling the springs that offer manatees warm-water havens. Within the past decade, disgusting algae blooms that cover waterways with thick mats of floating slime have ...

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 "cold stress." ...

Each manatee is outfitted with a satellite tracking device, which is monitored to ensure its adaptation to life in the wild. These releases involved many partners, including SeaWorld, ZooTampa at ...

Last week various wildlife conservationists groups, including Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (CRNWR) staff and ...

“Florida’s manatees are suffering historic losses because of habitat loss, pollution, and watercraft collisions,” said Ryan Smart, executive director of the Florida Springs Council. “Now, more than ...