Learn about swimming with these gentle creatures. When I had my first opportunity to swim with manatees a handful of years ago, I must admit that I was hesitant—not because I was scared ...

Paddling with manatees on Crystal River. ©Visit FloridaNature Coast Covering 980,000 acres and nine counties, Florida’s ...

Boaters on Georgia’s coast should stay alert for sea turtles and manatees, as sightings of these protected species increase.

Manatees have two fore-limb flippers that they use for steering movements and to hold vegetation while eating and a large, round, flattened paddle-shaped tail that is used for swimming.

Boaters should be cautious of sea turtles and manatees because of the abundance of sightings on Georgia’s coast.

Citrus County Commissioner Diana Finegan said it’s important for FWC to figure out what’s happening for the sake of the ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.