manatees

Seagrass is in decline around Florida, including Tampa and Sarasota bays, and that’s proven deadly for manatees. Tom Ries is trying to do something about that.

Record heat is devastating marine habitats as scientists grapple with solutions The first week of July has been the hottest week in recorded history. But it’s not just air temperature records that are being broken....

Environmental advocates are asking people not to use glitter-filled floatation devices because of their potential to harm wildlife.

Florida wildlife officials approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather.

Florida wildlife officials are set to establish a “seasonal” no-entry zone in Brevard County waters to further protect threatened manatees

Florida had a reported 671 manatee deaths from Jan. 1 through last week. Pinellas County has the most in the Tampa Bay area with 25.

Governor Ron DeSantis nominated Albert Maury for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission; Maury was fined for speeding in a manatee zone.

The Florida DEP released a report that shows increased support among Floridians and local governments to regulate single-use plastics.

Save the Manatees speak with WMNF about a possible lawsuit and experimental feeding program aim to save manatees from starvation.

On Monday the Trump administration revised how it would enforce the Endangered Species Act. Environmentalists warned that it could mean fewer protections for plants and animals in danger of going extinct – at the same...

Some Pinellas County boaters are upset about proposed manatee protection zones.

Feds consider weakening protections for manatees