PCSO says marine deputy saves manatee in deep distress

PCSO says marine deputy saves manatee in deep distress

Protecting the national environment has been instilled in Deputy Jill Constant from an early age. A few weeks ago Constant saved a beached manatee.

Protecting the national environment has been instilled in Deputy Jill Constant from an early age. A few weeks ago Constant saved a beached manatee.

Gov. DeSantis to send $130 million in funding to the Indian River Lagoon

Gov. DeSantis to send $130 million in funding to the Indian River Lagoon

The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.

The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.

Florida reporting fewer manatees are dying of starvation this year

Florida reporting fewer manatees are dying of starvation this year

This time last year, nearly 400 manatee deaths were reported in Florida. So far in 2023, the state is reporting 140 deaths.

This time last year, nearly 400 manatee deaths were reported in Florida. So far in 2023, the state is reporting 140 deaths.

Manatee rescued near Holmes Beach had watercraft wound, signs of red tide exposure

Manatee rescued near Holmes Beach had watercraft wound, signs of red tide exposure

As red tide continues to sit off the Gulf coast, reported three manatees were rescued within a couple of days after they showed signs of exposure to the harmful organism. One sea cow was found near Holmes Beach. 

As red tide continues to sit off the Gulf coast, reported three manatees were rescued within a couple of days after they showed signs of exposure to the harmful organism. One sea cow was found near Holmes Beach. 

Watch: Manatee rescued after getting stranded Florida river's mud banks at low tide

Watch: Manatee rescued after getting stranded Florida river's mud banks at low tide

Firefighters in north Florida helped rescue a manatee that became trapped in the mud along the banks of the St. Johns River as the tide went out. "There was a long trail where the manatee attempted to get into deep water, but it just wasn't agile enough to save itself," rescuers said.

Firefighters in north Florida helped rescue a manatee that became trapped in the mud along the banks of the St. Johns River as the tide went out. "There was a long trail where the manatee attempted to get into deep water, but it just wasn't agile enough to save itself," rescuers said.

Manatee relative among 700 new species now facing extinction

Manatee relative among 700 new species now facing extinction

The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.

The dugong, a cousin of the manatee that lives in the Indian and Pacific oceans, is now considered critically endangered and approaching extinction.

Florida manatees will be fed lettuce again this winter, 'no entry' zones created in Brevard waters

Florida manatees will be fed lettuce again this winter, 'no entry' zones created in Brevard waters

State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.

State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.

Florida environmental groups seek to relist manatees as endangered species

Florida environmental groups seek to relist manatees as endangered species

Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida could once again be listed as an endangered species.

Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida could once again be listed as an endangered species.

Florida non-profit sues state over policies they say allowed pollution to kill off manatees' main food source

Florida non-profit sues state over policies they say allowed pollution to kill off manatees' main food source

A Florida non-profit group is suing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s secretary over state policies on sewer discharges it alleges caused the mass deaths of manatees in recent years.

A Florida non-profit group is suing the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s secretary over state policies on sewer discharges it alleges caused the mass deaths of manatees in recent years.

How Hurricane Ian impacted Florida manatees

How Hurricane Ian impacted Florida manatees

November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida, and the peaceful sea cow is entering an important time of year when its survival depends on humans.

November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida, and the peaceful sea cow is entering an important time of year when its survival depends on humans.

‘Oh my gosh!’: Curious golden retriever in Alabama spooks manatees — and herself

‘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.

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.