Manatee carcasses strewn across islands in Indian River Lagoon
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
Tracking Chessie: Clearwater researchers monitoring manatee known for moving along Atlantic Coast
A manatee well-known for his travels up and down the Atlantic coast is now the subject of a new tracking study.
A manatee well-known for his travels up and down the Atlantic coast is now the subject of a new tracking study.
Video shows manatee giving birth to calf in Siesta Key canal
Bystanders saw a manatee in a Siesta Key canal that appeared to be in distress -- only to soon realize she was actually giving birth.
Bystanders saw a manatee in a Siesta Key canal that appeared to be in distress -- only to soon realize she was actually giving birth.
Manatee deaths prompts 'unusual mortality event' investigations
Manatees are dying across Florida at an alarming rate. In just the first three months of the year, more than 600 have been killed -- nearly seven manatee deaths a day, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Manatees are dying across Florida at an alarming rate. In just the first three months of the year, more than 600 have been killed -- nearly seven manatee deaths a day, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
34th annual Florida Manatee Fest kicks off this weekend in Citrus County
The 34th annual Florida Manatee Festival is taking place this weekend in downtown Crystal River.
The 34th annual Florida Manatee Festival is taking place this weekend in downtown Crystal River.
Manatees are dying at an alarming rate in 2021, especially in Central Florida
According to the FWC, 403 manatees have already died statewide this year.
According to the FWC, 403 manatees have already died statewide this year.
Disappearing seagrass at Florida lagoons hurting beloved manatees
More than half of the seagrass at Indian River Lagoon has disappeared since 2009, which is a situation that threatens a number of species, including manatees.
More than half of the seagrass at Indian River Lagoon has disappeared since 2009, which is a situation that threatens a number of species, including manatees.
Marvel, WWE star Dave Bautista offers $20K reward to find person who scraped 'TRUMP' on manatee's back
'Guardians of the Galaxy' star and former WWE champion Dave Bautista is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who scraped the word 'TRUMP' on a Florida manatee.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' star and former WWE champion Dave Bautista is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who scraped the word 'TRUMP' on a Florida manatee.
$5,000 reward offered for information on who scraped 'TRUMP' into manatee's back
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Manatee with bike tire wrapped around torso reappears at Blue Spring State Park tire-free
Wheelie, the manatee who went viral for being spotted with a bicycle tire wrapped around its torso, is back at Blue Spring State Park.
Wheelie, the manatee who went viral for being spotted with a bicycle tire wrapped around its torso, is back at Blue Spring State Park.
When Florida's weather cools, manatees seek TECO power plant's warm waters
When it gets cold, by Florida standards, you know where to find manatees -- huddling outside the Apollo Beach TECO power plant. They're there now, even though humans can't visit.
When it gets cold, by Florida standards, you know where to find manatees -- huddling outside the Apollo Beach TECO power plant. They're there now, even though humans can't visit.
Manatee Awareness Month: Keep an eye out for Florida's migrating sea cows as temperatures cool
November is Manatee Awareness Month, a time to remind all that while the popular sea cows are beloved in Florida, they are also protected.
November is Manatee Awareness Month, a time to remind all that while the popular sea cows are beloved in Florida, they are also protected.
Manatee Viewing Center to stay closed until 2021
Due to COVID-19, TECO is delaying the opening of the viewing center. For now, it's not set to open until January 6 of next year; usually it opens in November.
Due to COVID-19, TECO is delaying the opening of the viewing center. For now, it's not set to open until January 6 of next year; usually it opens in November.
Animals pay the price for boaters social distancing on the water, Mote Marine says
Being out on the water is a perfect place to social distance, but scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium said marine animals are paying the consequences.
Being out on the water is a perfect place to social distance, but scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium said marine animals are paying the consequences.
Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose
A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.
A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.
'Odd Pod': Manatee swims alongside pod of dolphins
A group of dolphins and a lone manatee appeared to be the best of friends
A group of dolphins and a lone manatee appeared to be the best of friends
Manatee deaths are up, but pandemic put limits on necropsies
Florida is seeing slightly more than the average number of manatee deaths this year. But scientists don't know the cause of some because necropsies were suspended during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida is seeing slightly more than the average number of manatee deaths this year. But scientists don't know the cause of some because necropsies were suspended during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.
Watch: Curious manatee joins beachgoers on Father's Day
A lone manatee was seen slowly moving about a Florida beach, but those enjoying the same waters didn't seem to notice.
A lone manatee was seen slowly moving about a Florida beach, but those enjoying the same waters didn't seem to notice.
Pregnant manatee struck by boat, rehabilitated, released into Sarasota Bay with newborn calf
A manatee that was rescued on Mother’s Day weekend was recently released into Sarasota Bay with her newborn calf.
A manatee that was rescued on Mother’s Day weekend was recently released into Sarasota Bay with her newborn calf.
Herd of mating manatees spotted in waters off Indian Rocks Beach
These manatees were just looking for love this weekend.
These manatees were just looking for love this weekend.