Researchers have tracked four manatees, Gar, Luciano, Larmore and Gotti, who have chosen the Hilton Head area as their ...

Over the course of his career, study co-author and University of South Florida anthropologist Thomas Pluckhahn realized that there was a lack of evidence showing that there was a large population of ...

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.

TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Helene’s rough sea and wind conditions have rocked marine life, leaving some manatees stranded. Biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are ...

Weaker regulations could limit federal oversight on development projects, increasing risks to manatees from boat strikes and habitat loss. Florida’s manatees are more than just a gentle giant; they ...

One of the threats to manatees is cold stress. Manatees need warmth to survive. They’re vulnerable when the water temperature drops below 68 degrees, between November to March. Their round appearance ...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Manatees in Florida that are at risk of starvation are eating lettuce in a pilot program. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the manatees began ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Florida’s manatees are as much a part of the state’s seascape as ...