NAGS HEAD, N.C. — As summer settles over the Carolina coast, more Florida manatees are being spotted in the waters around the Outer Banks. These gentle marine mammals, often called “sea cows,” migrate ...
November marks the start of Manatee Awareness Month, a critical time when Florida's iconic marine mammals begin their seasonal journey to warmer waters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding Floridians and visitors to be "extra mindful" during this season to watch out for manatees when navigating waters ...
Florida manatees migrate to warmer inland waters when coastal temperatures drop below 68 degrees. Manatees seek refuge in warm-water shelters, such as areas near Florida Power & Light plants. This ...
Manatee "season" kicked off Nov. 15, a time when the gentle giants make their way south along our shores and canals to seek warmer waters, often in the overflow from the Florida Power & Light power ...
Sunshine State? 697 manatees flocked to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida, on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2026, ...
South Carolina waters are filled with wildlife, but one gentle giant has been drawing more attention than usual this year. The Florida manatee. Kelly Lambert, South Carolina Department of Natural ...
Human waste, including biosolids and septic leaks, is polluting Florida waterways like the St. Johns River, harming manatees' ecosystem. Manatees, a keystone species vital to Florida's marine health, ...