Learn more about Florida's state marine mammal, including information on organizations looking to protect them and how you ...

It is unlawful for any person, at any time, intentionally or negligently, to annoy, molest, harass, or disturb any manatee.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center at ZooTampa has been nominated for USA Today’s Best Zoo Exhibit of 2025, ...

Florida is a paradise for those who love the water. With its stunning beaches, peaceful lakes, and winding rivers, the state ...

EPCOT has two new manatees, but they won’t be here as long as their beloved predecessors, for a very good reason.

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

A huge Mola Mola fish, also known as an ocean sunfish, found itself stranded near the Florida coast. What's a very large and ...

"By taking on the long-term care of these animals, we enable facilities in central Florida and elsewhere to devote critical resources to those manatees in acute need. We’re proud to stand with ...

Florida's youngest manatees died in record numbers last year, possibly from lingering malnutrition or a counterintuitive sign that sea cow reproduction is slowly recovering, after years of fewer ...

After hours of tight competition, the No. 5/4 Florida men’s and women’s swim teams suffered 150-149 and 161-138 losses, respectively, to in-state rival Florida State. UF and FSU face-off ...