Manatees, large marine mammals, are vulnerable to boat strikes and are federally protected. The public is advised to observe manatees from a distance and report sightings to researchers. Researchers ...

It's officially manatee season in Florida, and Broward County officials are reminding everyone to be on alert on county waterways and practice safe boating now through March. During this time, certain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the most eventful hurricane season in years and widespread criticism of how flood control was handled, Manatee County ...

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — To Vickie Hall, manatee season is about educating others on how to respectfully experience swimming with manatees and the importance of their conservation. Hall is the operations ...

Manatee deaths in 2025 are on track to be higher than in the previous two years, with 525 recorded as of late August. An increase in perinatal deaths is a major factor, though it also suggests more ...