Despite not having any natural predators, the slow-moving Florida manatee is facing major threats to its survival. Such threats occur due to collisions with vessels, uncontrolled algae growth from ...

Researchers believe a decline in seagrass is leaving manatees malnourished. Dave Fleetham/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The gentle, slow-moving Florida manatee has no ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — One thing ...

Crystal River has long been a safe haven for the Florida manatee, but when an invasive algae wiped out the eelgrass that manatees need for food, the community rallied to restore the river and save the ...

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 ...

Manatee County is one of 10 Florida counties that have reported a case of 'flesh-eating' bacteria infection so far this year. The single Manatee County case did not result in death, but four of the ...

The manatees, named Sleet and Cabbage, arrived at Mote on April 28 weighing around 300 pounds each. Both doubled their weight ...

The Holders, a couple, along the English Bayou, say this calm Saturday morning took a surprising turn when they spotted a manatee surfacing just feet from their porch.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — One thing wildlife officials have learned during the winter experimental feeding program to help manatees avoid starvation is that if you feed them, they will come.