It’s no wonder, then, that Crystal River is known as the Manatee Capital of the World. Learn about swimming with these gentle creatures. When I had my first opportunity to swim with manatees a ...

Boaters on Georgia’s coast should stay alert for sea turtles and manatees, as sightings of these protected species increase.

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.

The Sarasota Police Department said the man went for a swim north of the beach when he suffered a medical emergency while in ...

If you want to spot some manatees before the season's end, you can go manatee-watching at Moore's Creek in Fort Pierce, visit Sandsprit Park in Stuart or even take a trip to Crystal River to swim ...

Citrus County Commissioner Diana Finegan said it’s important for FWC to figure out what’s happening for the sake of the ...

Wednesday marked National Manatee Appreciation Day, celebrating the gentle giants that congregate off the Florida coast. The herbivores glide through coastal and riverine areas, feeding on seagrasses ...