New Decals Fund Crucial Conservation for Beloved Marine Life The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) has just released its 2025 sticker decals. Every year on July 1, new decals ...

A 1,000-pound female manatee that was recovering at a Florida state park from a boat strike drowned earlier this year after employees left her unattended and she became trapped, according to a ...

It’s somewhat surreal to see the state fighting to make manatees’ survival less certain — especially after a decade that has ...

The Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostis) is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee and primarily found in Florida. The state’s current manatee population is estimated to be between ...

Watercraft manatee deaths were up in 2024 as 96 sea cows were hit and killed by vessels in the Sunshine State. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or FWC, is reporting that 565 ...

The Pinellas Sheriff's Office shared a warning on June 15 after receiving numerous calls about groups of manatees gathering ...

The FWC urged the public to not attempt to handle any stranded manatees and instead call the state's Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-392 to alert officials of the animals' location.

Yes, Florida has to follow the Endangered Species Act when it comes to protecting its beloved, highly imperiled manatees--at least for now, a federal appeals court has ruled.

Manatee County approved a ban on the retail sale of dogs and cats, but only at future stores. Existing stores do have to ...

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

A 1,000-pound female manatee that was recovering at a Florida state park from a boat strike drowned earlier this year after employees left her unattended and she became trapped, according to a ...