Manatee mom recovering at ZooTampa after boat strike caused collapsed lung, leading to buoyancy issues
A manatee and her calf are recovering in ZooTampa’s critical care center after a boat strike that left the mother with a collapsed lung.
‘Oh my gosh!’: Curious golden retriever in Alabama spooks manatees — and herself
When a golden retriever paddled a little too close to a herd of manatees in the waters off Alabama's Gulf Coast, the startled sea cows erupted into a splashing frenzy around the pup — prompting the dog to immediately make a beeline back for the beach.
Watch: Manatee swims behind alligator as pair peacefully co-exist at Myakka River State Park
A Florida photographer recently captured a unique moment between a manatee and an alligator as the pair peacefully swam together through the Myakka River.
Bishop Museum gets $547k grant to expand manatee rehabilitation
Sick and injured Florida manatees being nursed back to health are about to get even better care in Tampa Bay.
Florida officials: Starvation threat not over for manatees
Fewer manatee deaths have been recorded so far this year in Florida compared to the record-setting numbers in 2021, but wildlife officials cautioned that chronic starvation remains an ongoing threat.
WATCH: Playful manatee 'steals' kids surfboard at Florida beach
If you watch one video today, make sure it's this one!
Wildlife officials hope to double rescue, rehabilitation capacity for manatees before winter return
After a record number of manatee deaths mostly linked to malnutrition, state and federal wildlife officials hope to double rescue and rehabilitation capacity before the sea cows again congregate in warm waters during the winter.
Florida wildlife rescuers release same manatee for a third time
Florida wildlife officials have released a manatee back into the wild after he had to be rescued for the third time.
Florida plans for future feeding efforts to help save struggling manatees
Florida officials are planning to take additional actions, which could include a second manatee supplemental feeding program later this year if natural seagrass growth cannot fulfill the needs of the endangered animals.
Florida conservation groups sue EPA over water pollution killing off manatees, sea turtles
Conservation groups in Florida sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for not doing enough to keep water pollution from killing off marine life.
$30 million of Florida state budget will be used to help manatees, governor says
Millions of dollars from Florida's state budget will be funneled into projects to protect manatees and their habitats as their population faces high death rates.
Florida manatee feeding plan ends, but starvation still an issue
The unprecedented, experimental program to feed starving manatees in Florida is ending, but the greater issue is the polluted water that causes the marine mammals to run out of their natural seagrass forage.
Florida commissioner suggests killing manatees might help save the marine species
A commissioner in Brevard County is facing intense criticism after he suggested allowing people to kill manatees as a way to control their population.
Wildlife officials to stop manatee temporary feeding program as warm weather moves in
FWC said workers dropped more than 201,000 pounds of mixed produce in the water since January 20 when manatees began feeding. It cost more than $105,000 for the produce.
Manatee Appreciation Day brings awareness to Floridians following record number of sea cow deaths
Every March, there is a day to not only appreciate the cute snoots of Florida's beloved sea cows but also to learn about conservation efforts to help the manatee species.
Experts say boaters need to watch for manatees
Manatee experts are pointing to concerns about boating collisions as the struggling sea cows migrate from an unorthodox feeding area in the Indian River Lagoon.
After 4 months and 160,000 pounds of lettuce, Florida plans to wind down manatee feeding program
A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.
TECO looking to add observation dock at Manatee Viewing Center
A proposed expansion at TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center may bring more people up close to Florida’s manatees.
Florida manatee feeding program to wind down as temperatures warm
The experimental program that has fed tons of lettuce to starving manatees in Florida will begin to wind down as the weather warms. The feeding program has provided more than 128,000 pounds of food to the slow-moving sea cows. It is an effort to prevent another die-off like Florida saw last year.
Florida's lettuce test project has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce, officials say
The unprecedented human effort to feed starving Florida manatees has so far provided the lovable marine mammals with more than 25 tons of lettuce, officials announced. Last year, a record 1,101 manatee deaths were recorded, largely from starvation.