Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...

A recent USF study caused a stir when it reported that manatees were a nonnative species that arrived relatively recently to ...

Manatee County commissioners will discuss a potential new vacation rental ordinance this year to address registration and safety concerns.

Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee ...

Rachel Shanker is Conservation and Education Manager at the park that opened in an area next to Florida Power and Light's ...

A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee ...

Florida Manatee Festival in downtown Crystal River attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend. Sunny skies and ...

They’re big, grey and oh-so cute. They're also one of Florida’s best-known, best-loved critters. We’re talking, of course, about manatees. And if you love those chunky “sea cows,” you ...