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 ...

It’s been cold across the state of Florida, and we’re not the only ones hoping to stay warm. A cluster of manatees gathered ...

Are Florida’s iconic manatees endangered? The answer to that seems obvious: Of course they are. Over the past five years, ...

The FWC and FWS have the discretion to open and close the springs to snorkelers. The two authorities also designate manatee sanctuaries that are entirely off limits to people—manatees only.

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

Chopper 2 flew over Blue Spring State Park on Wednesday afternoon, where they spotted hundreds of manatees. The park sees a herd of manatees congregating each year between mid-November and March ...

State Park features more than just manatees, but on cold days, those sea cows gathered by the hundreds are undeniably ...

Before winter hits, around mid-November, manatees seek warm-water habitats, such as natural springs and the outfalls from power plant discharge canals.Manatees conserve energy during cold weather ...