Tama manatee death: Volunteers clean up Blue Springs park after manatee's 'preventable' death
Volunteers were recently at Blue Springs State Park, north of Orlando, helping to clean up debris and trash to help protect the manatees.
Manatee Appreciation Day brings awareness to Floridians following record number of sea cow deaths
Every March, there is a day to not only appreciate the cute snoots of Florida's beloved sea cows but also to learn about conservation efforts to help the manatee species.
Experts say boaters need to watch for manatees
Manatee experts are pointing to concerns about boating collisions as the struggling sea cows migrate from an unorthodox feeding area in the Indian River Lagoon.
After 4 months and 160,000 pounds of lettuce, Florida plans to wind down manatee feeding program
A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.
Officials: Florida manatees eat ‘every scrap’ in food trial
One thing wildlife officials have learned during the winter experimental feeding program to help manatees avoid starvation is that if you feed them, they will come.
Florida wildlife officials think feeding helps manatees
State wildlife experts say they think efforts to feed lettuce to starving manatees in the Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of providing relief after a record number of deaths last year of the sea cows.
More than 80 starving manatees in rehab across US: officials
There are an estimated 8,800 or so manatees in Florida waters.
Florida's lettuce test project has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce, officials say
The unprecedented human effort to feed starving Florida manatees has so far provided the lovable marine mammals with more than 25 tons of lettuce, officials announced. Last year, a record 1,101 manatee deaths were recorded, largely from starvation.
Manatee dies after getting stuck in stormwater ditch in New Smyrna Beach
Florida Fish and Wildlife and SeaWorld have been notified, according to the man who took the photos.
Colder temperatures keeping manatees away from where the food is, environmentalist says
Manatees typically gather toward warmer water, but with temperatures in the 50s across Central Florida, environmentalists say they are staying far away from where the food is and as a result, starving.
Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival draws crowds from across the country
Orange City is home to Blue Spring State Park, which is famous for the throngs of manatees that flock there each winter for its warm waters. People come from around the country to see them.
Record number of manatees gather at Blue Spring State Park to stay warm
Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County counted 663 manatees on Tuesday trying to stay warm.
Manatees gather at Blue Spring State Park to stay warm during big chill
The Blue Spring website says the animals cannot tolerate water temperatures below 68-degrees for too long, so coming to the warmer water is really life or death for them.
4 young manatees flown from Florida to Ohio for treatment
SeaWorld said it has been getting a record number of manatees needing treatment at its center, one of only five critical care facilities for manatees in the U.S.
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.
Florida officials seek long-term solutions for manatees
With state and federal wildlife officials planning to feed starving manatees in the coming months, the FWC pointed to a need for more long-term solutions.
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.
Volunteers rescue distressed manatee from Florida water, zoo says
The manatee was reportedly found in distress at DeSoto Park near Satellite Beach.
Florida manatees dying in record numbers amid food scarcity
Manatee deaths this year will likely double the 593 recorded in 2020, and will far outnumber the latest five-year in Florida, according to state figures.