Manatees are classified as threatened, though many environmentalists wish they would return to their former status of endangered. Fish and Wildlife reported 565 manatees dead in 2024. Three years ...

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Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee ...

They’re big, grey and oh-so cute. They're also one of Florida’s best-known, best-loved critters. We’re talking, of course, about manatees. And if you love those chunky “sea cows,” you ...

Are Florida ... threats to manatees aren’t abating: Their main food source, the once-abundant seagrass beds that also served as spawning grounds for a vast array of marine life, has all ...

Researchers discovered a lack of archaeological or historical evidence that this species lived in this area early on.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla ... it's rare for EMS professionals to see the long-term outcomes of their life-saving work. But for Booth, 73, reuniting with his rescuers was a topmost priority.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A manatee that was rescued earlier this week is now recovering and receiving around-the-clock care at ZooTampa. Enzo, named after the winter storm, was found near the USF ...

It was cheaper to buy a house in Manatee County in 2024 compared to ... since joining the Bradenton Herald in 2010. He’s won Florida Press Club awards for sports feature and column writing.