It’s been cold across the state of Florida, and we’re not the only ones hoping to stay warm. A cluster of manatees gathered ...
Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...
There are many crystal-clear springs where water temperatures ... 72-degree Waters — and It's Full of Manatees at This Time of Year This Florida Town Is the Only Place on the Continent Where ...
When I had my first opportunity to swim with manatees a handful of years ago, I must admit that I was hesitant—not because I ...
Three Sisters Springs is an important 1.5 acre manatee wintering area within the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge on Florida’s Gulf coast, about 50 miles north of Tampa. The Florida manatee ...
Held annually on MLK weekend, The Florida Manatee Festival is honored to present a moving tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King ...
Nearly 2,000 Florida manatees died in 2021 and 2022. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the sea cows’ plight does not ...
Crystal River, Florida, is home to just over 3,000 ... from wetsuits and snorkels to expert navigation through all the manatees' favorite springs and hideouts. Outfitters like River Ventures ...
Martine de Wit, wildlife veterinarian with Florida Fish and Wildlife ... around mid-November, manatees seek warm-water habitats, such as natural springs and the outfalls from power plant ...
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