In a heartening moment for Florida's wildlife community, a young manatee named "Churro" was released back into the wild at Blue Spring State Park.

Although the species rebounded following an "unusual mortality event" in 2021, environmental groups say a recent uptick in ...

The goal is to plant 12,000 sea oats to restore and fortify the protective dunes along AMI’s coastline, bolstering coastal ...

Scuba diver Casey Barrick is on a mission. He hopes to eventually explore 500 different natural springs in Florida — crystal ...

Manatees are increasingly frequenting NC waters. But as the state's coastal population increases, sharing the water can ...

The fishing community of Barra do Mamanguape on Brazil’s northeastern coast used to be a hunting site for manatees. But today, the villagers have turned to ecotourism and are now protecting the ...

Florida had 800 manatee deaths in 2022, before the number dropped to 555 in 2023 and 565 in 2024, according to Florida Fish ...

As manatee mating season ramps up during the summer, the Pinellas Sheriff's Office in Florida is sharing how to identify a ...

He said the "sea cow" continued to hug him for around two to three minutes before he could get his leg free. Manatees usually keep their distance and do not swim up to people, according to Barrick. It ...

The state is best known for its manatees and alligators, but one of the world's most important sea turtle refuges is quietly ...