Discover the Sunshine State's beloved "sea cows" and learn how to safely observe them in their natural habitat. Florida, a state boasting over 80 distinct ecosystems and home to more than 4,000 native ...

The Florida manatee is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, which was downlisted from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2017, sparking widespread outcry.

Manatees are one of the most loved animals in the world, and with good reason. These gentle sea mammals are friendly, fun-loving and live their lives at an easy pace. But how old is the oldest manatee ...

Situated just north of where the Loxahatchee River meets Jupiter Inlet lies the magical Jupiter Narrows. Suffering from its ...

The Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, was downlisted from endangered to threatened status in 2017 after population recovery efforts showed ...

Nestled on Florida’s Nature Coast about 90 minutes north of Tampa, this waterfront paradise feels like it exists in its own ...

Located about 90 minutes north of Tampa on Florida’s Nature Coast, Crystal River isn’t your typical beach town plastered with ...

Just when I thought things couldn’t get much worse, they did. Our fearless leader had the brilliant idea of creating a ...

In a landmark moment for local tourism, Citrus County has been officially designated the “Manatee Capital of the World,” a ...

A divided federal appeals court is upholding a judge’s order that blocks the construction of new septic tanks in parts of the Indian River Lagoon, a move designed to protect Florida’s manatee ...