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. Even though manatees can ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida saw over 500 manatee deaths in 2024, according to data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Last year, 565 manatee deaths were reported ...