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 ...

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature announced that on Tuesday, Jan. 28, three male manatees were released back to the ...

Are Florida’s iconic manatees endangered? The answer to that seems obvious: Of course they are. Over the past five years, ...

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

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is accepting comments regarding the proposed expansion of 12 manatee zones around ...

Now’s the best time to see them up-close in their natural habitat. The aquatic herbivores can’t stand cold water. So when Southwest Florida temperatures drop below 68 degrees, manatees head to ...

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

The nearby tidal walk shows an idea of manatee habitat. “So we’ve got red mangroves ... It's part of the great Florida Birding trail. The mothers are teaching their offspring how to survive ...

Manatee County Commissioner Bob McCann made it clear during his campaign last year for a District 5 seat on the commission that he would be representing those who wanted to slow development. District ...