Lee County leads Florida in manatee deaths from boat strikes in 2025, with 14 recorded incidents. Statewide, manatee deaths ...

TALLAHASSEE — In a case that started after a dramatic increase in manatee deaths, a federal judge has rejected a lawsuit aimed at requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take another ...

The Trump administration wants to roll back protections for endangered and threatened species viewed as detrimental to ...

TALLAHASSEE — Federal wildlife officials have proposed expanding designations of “critical habitat” for Florida manatees, potentially bolstering protections in areas ranging from Wakulla Springs in ...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The federal government could expand critical habitats for manatees in Florida. The Fish and Wildlife Service says it designated more than 965,000 acres of critical habitat for ...

After a record 1,100 manatees died last year in Florida, environmental groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to force federal wildlife officials to upgrade habitat protections. The Center for ...

A manatee in Crystal River swims along the surface of the water, creating a reflection. As Hurricane Milton approaches, Crystal River wildlife researchers and advocates are concerned about how a ...

It would be one of the biggest critical habitats designated under the Endangered Species Act. The federally protected Florida manatee’s designated critical habitat would double to more than 1.9 ...

Manatees have been seen swimming and grazing in South Louisiana waters. Are there manatees in Louisiana year round? What to know.

Manatees are rather large, but they’re actually quite cute and cuddly looking. Manatees are some of our favorite animals and these manatee facts prove why! They have such a peaceful and calm nature, ...

The Fish and Wildlife Service says it designated more than 965,000 acres of critical habitat for manatees in the 70s. Environmental groups have been calling for an expansion since then. This week, the ...