It is illegal to touch, feed, or give water to West Indian manatees. Manatees are protected by state and federal laws, including the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978. Violating laws protecting ...

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is caring for three cold-stressed manatees and 25 cold-stunned sea turtles. Sudden drops in water temperature can make marine animals lethargic and unable to find ...

76 manatees have died from boat strikes this year, the highest number in five years. Perinatal deaths are the leading cause of manatee deaths this year, surpassing boat strikes. While more manatees ...