Trump plan puts profits ahead of protecting animals such as Florida manatees, sea turtles and North Atlantic right whales, ...

TALLAHASSEE — In a case that started after a dramatic increase in manatee deaths, a federal judge has rejected a lawsuit aimed at requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take another ...

In the wild, Florida's manatees already face threats from cold stress, habitat loss, boat strikes and other human activities.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The federal government could expand critical habitats for manatees in Florida. The Fish and Wildlife Service says it designated more than 965,000 acres of critical habitat for ...

TALLAHASSEE — Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical habitat” for Florida manatees, potentially bolstering protections in areas ranging from Wakulla Springs in ...

Manatees have been seen swimming and grazing in South Louisiana waters. Are there manatees in Louisiana year round? What to ...

A manatee in Crystal River swims along the surface of the water, creating a reflection. As Hurricane Milton approaches, Crystal River wildlife researchers and advocates are concerned about how a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — U.S. wildlife ...

Well done to Damon Moore, recipient of the 2024 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award at the recent Restore America’s Estuaries’ Coastal and Estuarine Summit in Washington, D.C. Presented by the ...

Meet Sara, the largest manatee on record in Florida — a 3,000-pound gentle giant roughly the size of a Toyota Corolla!

Manatees are rather large, but they’re actually quite cute and cuddly looking. Manatees are some of our favorite animals and these manatee facts prove why! They have such a peaceful and calm nature, ...