Learn more about Florida's state marine mammal, including information on organizations looking to protect them and how you ...

It is unlawful for any person, at any time, intentionally or negligently, to annoy, molest, harass, or disturb any manatee.

Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

As temperatures dropped in January across much of the East and the Sunshine State, threatened manatees suffered significant ...

The David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center at ZooTampa has been nominated for USA Today’s Best Zoo Exhibit of 2025, ...

Crystal River, Florida, USA Crystal River is hailed as the "Manatee Capital of the World," and for good reason. Every winter, ...

The Florida State Guard ... to swim. The animals may be left floating listlessly in the water or near the shore. Anyone who sees an injured, distressed, sick, or dead manatee is asked to call ...

MIAMI — On the first morning of the Miami International Boat Show, boat captains were urged to take precautions during their ...

“They’re kind of the first animals to start to respond ... along the Atlantic Coast in Central Florida. State waters are home to more than 8,000 manatees, with at least a third living or ...

They're also one of Florida’s best-known ... Dogs aren’t allowed at the park, unless they’re service animals. Park features include manatee-viewing areas, picnic shelters, native plant ...

(WSVN) - Animal care teams ... 270-pound manatee. The young manatee was found all alone and away from his mother near the University of South Florida’s Saint Petersburg campus.

MYAKKA CITY, Fla — A horse that went went missing in January was found dead after an extensive search. Manatee County Sheriff ...