An occasional series where Mongabay’s founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Few ...

A one-day manatee survey in Crystal River is the focal point of one episode of Jeff Corwin’s current series, “Extraordinary ...

Boats are responsible for about 20% of human-caused manatee deaths, making them the greatest sources of human-caused mortality. Meanwhile boating in Florida is at an all-time high and increasing. A ...

Break in Florida — peak time for boating, snorkeling and the final days of lobster season (ends on March 31). As activity on ...

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens hosted Manatee Appreciation Day, where people could learn all about conservation efforts.

National Manatee Appreciation Day was marked on Wednesday ... Threats from climate change and other human causes have resulted in deadly consequences for the squishy-looking species.

Participating youth will learn about past, present, and future issues facing Sarasota Bay and how land use, human activity ... including Manatee County Natural Resources Department; Sarasota ...

SeaWorld Orlando has announced that it has now logged 1,000 manatee rescues. “Manatees are an iconic part of Florida’s ecosystem, and we are honored to play a key role in their conservation ...

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $650,000 through its Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund to 21 human services organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte ...