’Pollution is pollution’: How to reduce amount of algae-thriving nutrients in Bay Area waterways
Water quality issues have become a very visible problem in Florida in recent years with toxic algae clogging waterways and killing off shocking amounts of wildlife.
Water quality issues have become a very visible problem in Florida in recent years with toxic algae clogging waterways and killing off shocking amounts of wildlife.
Florida manatee population hit hard in 2021 with 1,101 reported deaths
2021 was a morbid year for Florida manatees, with mortality rates reaching an all-time high. FWC reports a record-breaking 1,101 manatees died last year.
2021 was a morbid year for Florida manatees, with mortality rates reaching an all-time high. FWC reports a record-breaking 1,101 manatees died last year.
Giant tarpon, leaping rays swim alongside manatees at TECO power plant
It’s not unusual to see a variety of wildlife at TECO’s Big Bend power plant, but Friday morning, it was tarpon that were out in full force.
It’s not unusual to see a variety of wildlife at TECO’s Big Bend power plant, but Friday morning, it was tarpon that were out in full force.
Program to restore seagrass also saving sea cows in Homosassa Springs
A Crystal River organization is helping wild and captive manatees with a novel program that restores and harvests seagrass.
A Crystal River organization is helping wild and captive manatees with a novel program that restores and harvests seagrass.
Conservation groups plan lawsuit against EPA over Florida's record manatee deaths
Three conservation groups are moving toward filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection over water-quality problems that have led to a record number of manatee deaths this year in Florida.
Three conservation groups are moving toward filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection over water-quality problems that have led to a record number of manatee deaths this year in Florida.
ZooTampa releases rehabilitated manatee into Gulf of Mexico after treating for red tide toxicity
ZooTampa has released a manatee back into the Gulf of Mexico after treating the sea cow for red tide toxicity for two months.
ZooTampa has released a manatee back into the Gulf of Mexico after treating the sea cow for red tide toxicity for two months.
Florida wildlife officials looking for long-term solutions to record manatee deaths
Wildlife officials say an infusion of projects to improve water quality is a good start, as they seek to avoid a recurrence of large numbers of manatee deaths.
Wildlife officials say an infusion of projects to improve water quality is a good start, as they seek to avoid a recurrence of large numbers of manatee deaths.
TECO Manatee Viewing Center gives front-row view of Florida wildlife
After being closed for 18 months, the TECO Manatee Viewing Center is back open to the public for people to experience manatees up close and personal during those cold winter days.
After being closed for 18 months, the TECO Manatee Viewing Center is back open to the public for people to experience manatees up close and personal during those cold winter days.
Florida company aids starving manatee population amid lack of seagrass
A Florida company is trying to solve the seagrass crisis that’s leading to record manatee deaths across the state.
A Florida company is trying to solve the seagrass crisis that’s leading to record manatee deaths across the state.
FWC to begin feeding malnourished manatees in Indian River Lagoon
Manatees are dying off in record numbers due to starvation, but scientists say they’re working on a plan to save those that have survived.
Manatees are dying off in record numbers due to starvation, but scientists say they’re working on a plan to save those that have survived.
Injured, underweight manatee rescued from St. Pete canal
A team from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, along with partners at FWC and ZooTampa rescued an injured manatee from a St. Petersburg canal on Thursday afternoon.
A team from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, along with partners at FWC and ZooTampa rescued an injured manatee from a St. Petersburg canal on Thursday afternoon.
Sharks and manatees mingle at TECO power plant discharge canal in Apollo Beach
On a chilly morning in Florida, a group of manatees basked in the sunlight while huddling together in the warm-water discharge canal of a power plant. Also in attendance: a bunch of sharks.
On a chilly morning in Florida, a group of manatees basked in the sunlight while huddling together in the warm-water discharge canal of a power plant. Also in attendance: a bunch of sharks.
Manatee death rate spikes to highest number in nearly 50 years
Manatees are special sea mammals in Florida, but they’ve now reached a new milestone of more than 1,000 deaths so far this year heading into their toughest season.
Manatees are special sea mammals in Florida, but they’ve now reached a new milestone of more than 1,000 deaths so far this year heading into their toughest season.
Manatee Awareness Month highlights need to protect as population faces alarming number of deaths in 2021
This year's Manatee Awareness Month arrives as the state grapples with an alarming rate of manatee deaths in 2021. A bipartisan bill would reclassify the beloved sea cows as an endangered species.
This year's Manatee Awareness Month arrives as the state grapples with an alarming rate of manatee deaths in 2021. A bipartisan bill would reclassify the beloved sea cows as an endangered species.
Closed for over a year, Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach finally reopens
With cooler days ahead in Florida, those who are manatee fans can once again get a closer look at the beloved sea cows. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is finally reopening.
With cooler days ahead in Florida, those who are manatee fans can once again get a closer look at the beloved sea cows. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center is finally reopening.
Money sought as Florida grapples with manatee deaths
State wildlife officials are seeking nearly $7 million from lawmakers as they scramble to address a record year of manatee deaths in Florida’s degraded waters.
State wildlife officials are seeking nearly $7 million from lawmakers as they scramble to address a record year of manatee deaths in Florida’s degraded waters.
Rescued baby manatee gets bottle-fed by ZooTampa staff around the clock
Rescuers saved this tiny orphaned manatee calf off the coast of southwest Florida and brought him to ZooTampa. He weighs just 45 pounds, and is one of the smallest manatee patients the zoo has ever treated.
Rescuers saved this tiny orphaned manatee calf off the coast of southwest Florida and brought him to ZooTampa. He weighs just 45 pounds, and is one of the smallest manatee patients the zoo has ever treated.
Congressman pushes to re-establish manatees as 'endangered'
Florida’s manatee population continues to dwindle at an alarming rate, and Congressman Vern Buchanan says he will push for a new law that will change the classification of manatees from "threatened" to "endangered."
Florida’s manatee population continues to dwindle at an alarming rate, and Congressman Vern Buchanan says he will push for a new law that will change the classification of manatees from "threatened" to "endangered."
WATCH: Herd of manatees gather at Florida shore near beachgoers
"Once a lifetime experience."
"Once a lifetime experience."
CMA turning famous dolphin’s former home into $10 million manatee rehabilitation site
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is building a $10 million manatee rehabilitation site, which will take about two to three years to complete.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is building a $10 million manatee rehabilitation site, which will take about two to three years to complete.