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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volusia County looking into technology to help seagrass growth
At Tuesday's county council meeting, council members were presented a method that could help with the alarming death rate of Florida manatees.
At Tuesday's county council meeting, council members were presented a method that could help with the alarming death rate of Florida manatees.
Congressman pushes to re-establish manatees as 'endangered'
Florida’s manatee population continues to dwindle at an alarming rate, and Congressman Vern Buchanan says he will push for a new law that will change the classification of manatees from "threatened" to "endangered."
Florida’s manatee population continues to dwindle at an alarming rate, and Congressman Vern Buchanan says he will push for a new law that will change the classification of manatees from "threatened" to "endangered."
Herd of manatees swims close to shore at Miramar Beach in Florida
Those at one Florida beach had a very close encounter with several of the state's beloved sea cows.
Those at one Florida beach had a very close encounter with several of the state's beloved sea cows.
Congressman pushing to get manatees back on Endangered Species List
So far this year, Florida has already recorded 890 manatee deaths. Congressman Darren Soto is working to put a stop to that.
So far this year, Florida has already recorded 890 manatee deaths. Congressman Darren Soto is working to put a stop to that.
Rehabilitated manatees returned to Blue Spring State Park
Curious and enthusiastic onlookers gathered around to watch people carry the two manatees out on stretchers and down the boat ramp into the water.
Curious and enthusiastic onlookers gathered around to watch people carry the two manatees out on stretchers and down the boat ramp into the water.
Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first half of year
The FWC reported that 841 manatee deaths were recorded between January 1 and July 2, breaking the previous record of 830.
The FWC reported that 841 manatee deaths were recorded between January 1 and July 2, breaking the previous record of 830.
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.
Brevard leads Florida counties in manatee deaths in 2021
More than 400 manatees have died this year, with more than a third in Brevard County alone. In fact, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said more manatees have died in Brevard County than in any other Florida county.
More than 400 manatees have died this year, with more than a third in Brevard County alone. In fact, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said more manatees have died in Brevard County than in any other Florida county.
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.
SWAT team gets friendly reminder why it's 'Manatee' County
A manatee decided to join in on the SWAT team's water training -- in none other than Manatee County.
A manatee decided to join in on the SWAT team's water training -- in none other than Manatee County.
Injured manatee rescued, taken to ZooTampa for rehabilitation
Multiple agencies worked together to rescue an injured manatee after it was reportedly hit by a boat in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on September 5, according to local media reports.
Multiple agencies worked together to rescue an injured manatee after it was reportedly hit by a boat in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on September 5, according to local media reports.
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.
Manatee deaths in Florida drop to 606 in 2019
Experts say it appears the main cause of the decline in deaths is the reduced effect of red tide algae on manatees.
Experts say it appears the main cause of the decline in deaths is the reduced effect of red tide algae on manatees.
More manatees were killed by Florida boaters in 2019 than ever before
The manatee exhibit is a popular one at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. As a patient observer, it's common to see young children exclaiming with joy and sprinting toward the observatory windows with their parents being pulled along in tow. When visitors peer through the glass, they're greeted by the whiskered faces and beady eyes of the "cows of the sea" -- a staple of Florida's waterways.
The manatee exhibit is a popular one at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. As a patient observer, it's common to see young children exclaiming with joy and sprinting toward the observatory windows with their parents being pulled along in tow. When visitors peer through the glass, they're greeted by the whiskered faces and beady eyes of the "cows of the sea" -- a staple of Florida's waterways.