Manatees migrate from Florida's warm waters in April, making them susceptible to vessel strikes. Some survive with scars, but ...

"Boat strikes continue to be a major threat to Florida manatees. FWC law enforcement officers patrol state waters to inform boaters of the seasonal manatee speed zones and take appropriate ...

A very small, orphaned manatee calf is headed to Orlando for rehabilitation after being rescued Tuesday by concerned boaters ...

The state denies it has violated the federal law and says it has taken steps to lessen pollution in the Indian River Lagoon.

Nearly 2,000 manatees died in the state in 2021 and 2022, a two-year record. Widespread water quality problems and seagrass ...

As manatees begin to disperse from their winter habitats, wildlife officials are urging boaters to go slow and keep an eye out. When temperatures dip, the slow-moving sea cows migrate to power ...