An investigation is now underway to figure out what caused several manatees to die in the Homosassa River in Citrus County.

“FWC's marine mammal team rescued a 7-foot cold-stressed manatee on (Feb. 26), and it was transported to Bishop Museum’s ...

Crews in southwest Florida found a manatee suffering from a "recent watercraft wound," according to FWC. The manatee was taken to ZooTampa for treatment. No further details on the manatee's ...

A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after crews found it in southwest Florida suffering from what the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) called a "recent watercraft wound." ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in ...

Last year, 565 manatee deaths were reported, which was similar to 2023’s 555 mortalities, and lower than the 5-year average of 739 reported deaths, according to the FWC. Manatee calf deaths are ...

Manatees are part of what makes Florida a special place. Also known affectionately as sea cows, they are unique creatures and unlike the Sunshine State's other high-profile animal, the alligator ...

Can you touch or pet a manatee? No. Look at manatees, but don't touch them, even if they touch you, FWC warns. Under the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978, it is "unlawful for any person ...

ESTERO BAY, Fla. (WFLA)— A manatee was rescued in Estero Bay last week by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC said staff rescued the manatee that had a recent watercraft ...

The county spent the end of February raking beaches daily to clean up fish kills for beachgoers, and county officials say the ...

or disturb any manatee." FWC advises the following if you're near a manatee: Do not touch manatees. Do not feed manatees or give them water. Do not pursue or chase a manatee if you see one while ...