Crystal River, Florida, USA Crystal River is hailed as the "Manatee Capital of the World," and for good reason. Every winter, about 800 manatees migrate to the warm springs of Kings Bay, seeking ...

To help prevent accidents with manatees, experts advise boaters to wear polarized glasses when moving through waters where manatees are likely to be found, which helps them see under the water and ...

Manatees will spend the next several months swimming to and from warm water retreats as their tropical nature requires temps at or above 68 degrees.

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

Manatees will spend the next several months swimming to and from warm water retreats as their tropical nature requires temps at or above 68 degrees.

Deep in silence, as if under a spell, children watch intently as Bacuri, a young Amazonian manatee, glides around a small plastic pool. When he surfaces for air, some of them exchange wide smiles ...

Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee Park, east of Fort Myers.

Seasonal manatee zones require boaters and watercraft users to avoid certain areas or reduce speed to prevent injuries or killing the manatees. Maps of the zones can be found on their website.

Visitors watch manatees swim at Manatee Lagoon, a free attraction operated by Florida Power & Light Company that lets the public view and learn about the sea cows who gather in winter in the warm ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating the deaths of nine manatees in the Homosassa River over the past six weeks.

Back in November, a manatee was found in the Tar River canal in Greenville and rescued by several different wildlife organizations. The 9-foot manatee was named Pamlico after her rescue.