HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating the deaths of nine manatees in the Homosassa River over the past six weeks, sparking alarm among ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

Pollution from human waste is putting pressure on Jacksonville’s waterways and threatening the survival of manatees across the state. Environmental advocates say biosolids and leaking septic systems ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute released its final manatee mortality numbers for 2024. Last year, 565 of the sea cows were reported dead, with 100 in Brevard ...

They’re big, grey and oh-so cute. They're also one of Florida’s best-known, best-loved critters. We’re talking, of course, about manatees. And if you love those chunky “sea cows,” you’re in luck: ...

The State of Florida violated the federal Endangered Species Act in its regulation of wastewater discharges into the Indian River Lagoon, a judge said on Friday, pointing to ongoing threats to ...

One of the threats to manatees is cold stress. Manatees need warmth to survive. They’re vulnerable when the water temperature drops below 68 degrees, between November to March. Their round appearance ...

A divided federal appeals court Tuesday refused to halt a district judge's order that requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to take steps to protect manatees in the northern ...

Manatees were spotted at the Calusa Marina in Goodland, Florida on March 31st. The manatees were drinking fresh water and appeared to enjoy being sprayed with a hose. Manatees, nicknamed "sea cows," ...

Human waste, including biosolids and septic leaks, is polluting Florida waterways like the St. Johns River, harming manatees' ecosystem. Manatees, a keystone species vital to Florida's marine health, ...