"As temperatures drop, Florida manatees move into springs, power plant discharge areas and other warm-water areas," the FWC ...

FWC reminds everyone that cold weather can impact wildlife, and offers advice on what to do if you see manatees, sea turtles, ...

Winter Storm Fern is sweeping through Florida, and as temperatures take a nosedive, the local wildlife is reacting in some ...

Along with swimming with dolphins, many travelers heading to Florida are eager to get up-close and personal with manatees.

Thanks to its warmer temperature, this gorgeous swimmable spring transforms into a haven for endangered manatees every winter ...

Below are live camera views of Florida manatee hotspots at state parks around the state. Click here to download our free news ...

Manatees remain among the most charismatic 'canaries' in Indian River Lagoon's ecological ‘coal mine.’ In 2025, they kept singing underwater warnings.

A manatee is back in the water after a successful year-long rehabilitation.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Tuesday released a<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced that it had released 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida waters in 2025 ...

Wildlife advocates are fearful the Trump administration's plans to roll back protections in the Endangered Species Act will hinder efforts to save iconic state animals such as the Florida panther and ...

Protecting manatees hits close to home for many in South Florida, and the efforts have been an ongoing legal battle between wildlife advocates and the state of Florida. Katrina Shadix and the wildlife ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reported that 77 manatees have been struck and killed by boats in Florida so far this year. In Southwest Florida alone, 13 of these ...