Manatees, large marine mammals, are vulnerable to boat strikes and are federally protected. The public is advised to observe manatees from a distance and report sightings to researchers. Researchers ...

Proposed changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act are alarming environmentalists and researchers. Changes include new definitions, updated terms, and set timelines for permit reviews, which ...

As recent cold fronts drop the temperatures in Central Florida, hundreds of manatees are seeking warmer waters.

Florida’s manatees are more than just a gentle giant, they are the state marine mammal, cherished by residents, and a reason tourists come to visit our state. Thanks in part to strong legal ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Florida’s manatees are as much a part of the state’s seascape ...

Human waste, including biosolids and septic leaks, is polluting Florida waterways like the St. Johns River, harming manatees' ecosystem. Manatees, a keystone species vital to Florida's marine health, ...

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. -- A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal temperatures and causing the Sunshine State's manatee ...

For Florida’s manatee population and manatee conservationists around the world, 2025 was a banner year. ZooTampa’s David A.

The return of summer in the Cape Fear region means more than just local roads clogged with tourists, the smell of suntan lotion, and pop-up afternoon thunderstorms. It also means the increasing ...