Local tour companies hoping for post-storm economic rebound as manatee season begins
Manatee tours are estimated to have a $20-$30 million impact on the local economy each year. CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Nov. 15 ...
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Manatee Rescued From Florida Pond After Hurricane Helene's Storm Surge
A 2-year-old manatee stranded in a small Florida pond far from open water was rescued last week after the storm surge from ...
Manatee rescued from pond after Hurricane Helene storm surge left him stranded
A 2-year-old manatee was found 1.5 miles from open water in a small pond near the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area in Dixie ...
Here's how you can swim with manatees this fall in Florida
From now until March, hundreds of West Indian manatees will be making their way to the warmer spring waters in and around ...
Sewage And Fertilizer Threaten Florida Manatee’s Main Food Source, Contributing To Malnutrition
Manatees are eating less seagrass and more algae than they did a few decades ago. This dietary shift could pose a new threat ...
Hunter finds 500-pound creature in small pond far from home, Florida rescuers say
A hunter stumbled across a large aquatic creature in an unexpected location in Florida. Then rescuers stepped in. The ...
Manatee Awareness Month: Florida’s sea cows coming to Blue Spring, other winter havens
November marks the 45th year for Manatee Awareness Month as well as the official start of manatee season, which runs from Nov ...
FWC warns boaters to remain cautious as manatees trek to warmer waters for the winter
FWC warns boaters to remain cautious as manatees trek to warmer waters for the winter. Boaters are to maintain speed zones ...
Manatees begin traveling to warmer waters, boaters asked to remain vigilant
Manatees are on the move in Florida, as they begin their seasonal travels to warmer waters ahead of the winter season.
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MANATEE MONTH
This November marks the 45th anniversary of Manatee Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to celebrate Florida’s beloved ...
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MANATEE MONTH: In 1979, late former Florida Governor Bob Graham first declared November to be Manatee Awareness Month
This November marks the 45th anniversary of Manatee Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to celebrate Florida’s beloved ...
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FWC warns boaters to remain cautious as manatees trek to warmer waters for the winter
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking boaters to remain aware of the state’s beloved manatees as they begin their seasonal trek to warmer spring waters for the winter.