Hurricane Helene's storm surge lifted a young manatee, named "Troy" by staff, onto MacDill Air Force Base. TAMPA, Fla. — A ...

State wildlife officials say two manatees recently became stuck on New Smyrna Beach. Now, one of those beached manatees is recovering under the care of SeaWorld, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

The manatee had its flipper tangled in a fishing line, FWC said. SeaWorld took in the sea cow for proper care and rehabilitation. As for the other manatee, FWC said it was able to safely swim back ...

Karenia brevis, the red tide organism was detected in 11 samples from southwest Florida in the past week, the Florida Fish ...

Biologists with the FWC conducted a health assessment of the manatee and deemed her healthy. She was helped back into the water rather than taken to a rehabilitation center. "She likely was ...

Amber Howell, assistant research scientist with the FWC, said every manatee rescue such as Cocobean's requires 10 people, but for her rescue FWC biologist volunteers and the FAU Harbor Branch ...

The Martin County Sheriff's Office said the manatee reportedly was sliced by a boat propeller. When MCSO and the FWC found the gentle giant the injuries were apparent. Photos taken by the sheriff ...

Over 60 percent of the Sunshine State's iconic manatees have a surprisingly codependent relationship with power plants—and many of the beloved mammals could die if they shut down.

SEAWORLD ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM SHOWED UP WITH ITS PRECIOUS CARGO AT THE MANATEE POCKET BOAT RAMP IN MARTIN COUNTY AT AROUND 11 A.M. FWC OFFICIALS SAY THE MANATEE IS AN ADULT FEMALE NAMED COCOA BEAN.

As Florida braces for Hurricane Helene, it's not just human residents at risk of damage and displacement. How wildlife ...

A photo taken by the FWC shows the line cutting into the manatee's flipper. The FWC said the other manatee was able to swim away as the tide came in. See also: Son, Fort Pierce community remembers ...