Brevard County manatee deaths spiking
Brevard County is leading the state in manatee deaths in 2025, according to the FWC. Patrick Rose, executive director of the Save the Manatee Club, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why this might be happening and what can be done to change the troubling trend.
Space Coast leading the state in most manatee deaths in 2025: FWC
Brevard County is leading the state in manatee deaths in 2025, according to the FWC.
Orphaned baby manatee rescued in South Florida, now recovering at Sea World
A baby manatee under a month old was rescued in southern Florida after being found alone and struggling in strong currents.
'Ray of hope': Seagrass growing again in parts of Indian River Lagoon as restoration efforts continue
New life is sprouting in the Indian River Lagoon with new seagrass beds growing after decades of dead zones in the waterway.
Small Florida manatee saved by FWC, transported to SeaWorld for cold stress rehabilitation
Updates are released regarding a Florida manatee that was found in a ditch suffering from cold stress.
Brevard Zoo prepares to open new manatee rehabilitation center
The Brevard Zoo is nearing completion of its new manatee rehabilitation center, providing a safe space for nursing non-critical manatee patients back to health.
2 rescued manatees receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando
Two manatees are being nursed back to health at SeaWorld Orlando after separate rescues.
Beached manatee stranded after Hurricane Helene, rescued by FWC
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Marine Mammal Rescue team responded to a call from MacDill Air Force Base on Saturday, where a stranded manatee was found near the end of the base’s main runway.
Expanded 'critical' habitat eyed for manatees in Florida
Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical habitat” for Florida manatees, potentially bolstering protections in areas ranging from Wakulla Springs in Northwest Florida to the upper St. Johns River in Northeast Florida.
Manatee deaths lawsuit will proceed; cites violations of Endangered Species Act
A lawsuit alleging state officials violated the Endangered Species Act, contributing to the deaths of manatees, will move forward.
Blue Spring State Park sets new manatee count record amid Florida cold snap
Blue Spring State Park experienced a record-breaking morning with 932 manatees present in the spring today, as announced in a social media post by the park.
Artificial intelligence used to count manatee clusters in real time: FAU researchers
Manatees are an endangered species susceptible to environmental changes. Researchers who track the manatee population in Florida say they face challenges with accurate counting due to their herding behavior and water reflections.
FWC ends manatee feeding program this winter, will monitor for starvation
Florida’s beloved sea cows will have to find food on their own this winter.
'Starting to get worse': U.S. Fish and Wildlife considering more manatee protections
Manatees may become an endangered species again.
Manatees may become endangered species soon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made them a threatened species back in 2017. Now, the federal agency says they may have acted too soon. From starvation and boat collisions to climate change, experts say Florida?s beloved sea cows are in trouble.
Florida deputy tries to save stranded manatee: What happens next might surprise you
Middle Keys Marine Deputy Willie Guerra was stopped Thursday by passersby and troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol in Layton who noticed the manatee with a cub.
How glitter tubes are dangerous for manatees
A local group dedicated to protecting the manatees in Florida is warning swimmers not to bring those glitter-filled inflatable tubes to the springs as they're dangerous -- and possibly deadly -- to the manatees.
Mating manatees strand themselves on Florida beach, officials say
Two mating manatees briefly stranded themselves on a Florida beach on Tuesday, officials said.
Groups to sue federal officials over failure to protect manatees
Several conservation groups announced Tuesday that they’re planning to sue federal wildlife officials, citing a failure to protect the West Indian manatee following record death rates in recent years.
Red tide suspected culprit in rescue of 2 manatees in Southwest Florida, FWC says
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said two manatees were rescued over the weekend showing signs of lethargy, possibly tied to red tide. Both were transported to SeaWorld Orlando for study and rehabilitation.