TECO's Manatee Viewing Center opens with new features for visitors
The Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach is opening for its 2026-27 season Sunday, marking the free attraction’s 40th anniversary with new features and improvements for visitors.
The Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach is opening for its 2026-27 season Sunday, marking the free attraction’s 40th anniversary with new features and improvements for visitors.
Manatee with lost flipper thriving at SeaWorld Orlando: 'A second chance'
A severely injured manatee named "Southpaw" is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
A severely injured manatee named "Southpaw" is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
Clearwater moves to establish manatee protection zone in Stevenson Creek
Clearwater officials are moving forward with plans to create a new manatee protection zone aimed at safeguarding the marine mammals in Stevenson Creek.
Clearwater officials are moving forward with plans to create a new manatee protection zone aimed at safeguarding the marine mammals in Stevenson Creek.
Video: Injured Florida manatee rescued by authorities, receiving medical care at ZooTampa
An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is trying to figure out what is killing the manatees in Lee County after 25 were found dead in the past week.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is trying to figure out what is killing the manatees in Lee County after 25 were found dead in the past week.
Florida’s marine crisis: New study reveals widespread plastic ingestion in state waters
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters.
A new Ocean Conservancy analysis found widespread plastic ingestion among sea turtles and marine mammals found in Florida waters.
Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach
An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Proposed docks in Stevenson Creek in Clearwater causing concern for manatee activists
Valor Capital wants to put in a multi-dock with room for nine boat slips and a kayak and paddle board floating dock. The Stevenson Creek Advocacy Group, however, is against this, because manatees are present in the creek.
Valor Capital wants to put in a multi-dock with room for nine boat slips and a kayak and paddle board floating dock. The Stevenson Creek Advocacy Group, however, is against this, because manatees are present in the creek.
Manatee Rehabilitation Center reopens at CMA more than a year after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium just marked a major milestone by reopening its Manatee Rehabilitation Center.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium just marked a major milestone by reopening its Manatee Rehabilitation Center.
Orphaned manatee calf rescued from House Spring in Crystal River: FWC
An orphaned manatee calf was rescued from House Spring in Crystal River on Monday, according to the FWC.
An orphaned manatee calf was rescued from House Spring in Crystal River on Monday, according to the FWC.
Parrish mother says teacher dragged her son across classroom, sat on him
A Parrish mother is searching for answers after she said her son went through an experience no four-year-old should ever face.
A Parrish mother is searching for answers after she said her son went through an experience no four-year-old should ever face.
New seagrass project aims to feed manatees in Apollo Beach
Every winter, hundreds of manatees huddle near Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, drawn to its warm waters. But while the site has long been a sanctuary, it hasn’t offered much in the way of natural food.
Every winter, hundreds of manatees huddle near Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach, drawn to its warm waters. But while the site has long been a sanctuary, it hasn’t offered much in the way of natural food.
Manatee released back in Crystal River after recovering from severe cold stress lesions, bone infection
A manatee rescued from Crystal River more than a year ago was released back into the springs after making a full recovery at ZooTampa.
A manatee rescued from Crystal River more than a year ago was released back into the springs after making a full recovery at ZooTampa.
New critical-care pools to help ZooTampa with rise in manatee patients
Much of the new construction at ZooTampa is to help staff help manatees.
Much of the new construction at ZooTampa is to help staff help manatees.
Manatee ‘exhausted from mating’ rescued off Redington Beach
The FWC and ZooTampa rescued a manatee that was found beached off Redington Beach on Thursday morning.
The FWC and ZooTampa rescued a manatee that was found beached off Redington Beach on Thursday morning.
Manatees off of Bayshore Boulevard put on a show for onlookers
Florida manatees frisky frolic along Bayshore draws a crowd.
Florida manatees frisky frolic along Bayshore draws a crowd.
Some residents push for enhanced manatee protection measures in parts of Hillsborough River
Some residents in Hillsborough County are pushing for more protection for manatees in an area of the Hillsborough River.
Some residents in Hillsborough County are pushing for more protection for manatees in an area of the Hillsborough River.
Florida manatee deaths this year outpacing 2024
Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.
Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.
Video: Manatee gives diver hug while swimming in Central Florida spring
A manatee gave a Florida diver a hug and the unexpected moment was caught on camera.
A manatee gave a Florida diver a hug and the unexpected moment was caught on camera.
FWC marine mammal facility at Eckerd College to get $18M upgrade
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s marine mammal facility on Eckerd College’s campus is getting an upgrade.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s marine mammal facility on Eckerd College’s campus is getting an upgrade.