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

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

Have plans to get out on the water this spring? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds boaters to go slow and […] ...

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

Despite their rotund appearance, manatees lack any significant fat stores and rely on warm waters to stay comfortable and ...

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At Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida, see mermaids swim underwater, joined by manatees, turtles, and fish; or head ...

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The selfie stick was left unattended for a few moments at the bottom. The adorable manatee grabbed the selfie stick and ...

You can't visit Florida without stopping at a beach to take in some sun and look at the beautiful ocean water. Sula ...

Investigators are questioning a man who was seen swimming at the beach with Sudiksha Konanki sometime before she was last spotted going for a walk. ‘Young man’ seen with Sudiksha Konanki ...

“It’s incredible.” “I am not going for a swim anytime soon,” he added. The flooding caused water levels to rise, pushing marine life inland. “Don’t go anywhere near the water now ...