These invasive pests are tormenting Florida’s manatees
Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...
Denver Zoo keeping Florida coral alive as researchers look for cure to disease decimating reefs
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is safeguarding Florida coral as researchers search for a cure for stony coral tissue loss disease.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission celebrates achievements
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024, as Florida solidifies its reputation as a national leader in conservation ...
Florida doctors say number of cold, sick sea turtles ‘unprecedented’ this year
Dozens of sea turtles were rescued from freezing cold water, and now they are fighting to stay alive at the Florida ...
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Scientists make unexpected discovery about Florida's beloved manatees: 'The actual bones ... are extremely uncommon'
Researchers discovered a lack of archaeological or historical evidence that this species lived in this area early on.
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One Of The Best Destinations To View Manatees In Florida Is A Free Admission Scenic Canal
When Florida's waters cool, this location's heated waters provide a manatee sanctuary. Since the '80s, the public has been ...
Rescued from St. Pete waters, a baby manatee gets a second chance
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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Federal agency backs down from protecting rare whale that calves off Florida
The most famous fictional tale about a whale is, of course, Moby Dick. Captain Ahab is obsessed with finding and killing the ...
Editorial: Manatees deserve the highest levels of protection
Are Florida’s iconic manatees endangered? The answer to that seems obvious: Of course they are. Over the past five years, ...