Brave rescuers risk their own safety to free animals like humpback whales that become entangled in ropes and other fishing gear.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the dugong as a species vulnerable to extinction. Some believe that dugongs and manatees inspired ancient mermaids legends. * Cute or weird ...

Manatee County school district currently has 16 schools at or over capacity Student enrollment has increased by 5,000 students since 2022 Boundary changes would impact some students more than others ...

Patrick Rose, the executive director of the Save the Manatee Club, said there are only an estimated 9,000 to 12,000 manatees within U.S. waters left as they face the effects of climate change, ...

Explore the key moments in Manatee County’s fight over wetland protections as local leaders face challenges from developers and state legislation.

Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center is ranked #8 out of 18 things to do in Tampa. See pictures and our review of Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center.

SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. — This time of year, hundreds of people head to Silver Springs every day to get a glimpse of two main attractions — manatees and monkeys. Both animals make their home in ...