The recent cold weather snap wasn't just hard on Floridians who are used to mild winter weather—it affected our sea life, as well. Mote Marine Laboratory is currently caring for three young, ...

ZooTampa released a total of 26 rehabilitated manatees in 2025. Boat strikes and loss of seagrass, a primary food source, are two significant factors that cause manatee sickness and injury. The Zoo is ...

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 ...

Read full article: Marine Corps veteran & policy expert explains rapid-response deployment amid Iran conflict A woman killed in a double shooting in Ponte Vedra Beach has been identified in a GoFundMe ...

A young female manatee washed up alone on a beach in Tortuguero National Park early on January 5, sparking a coordinated effort by local authorities to save the animal. The calf, identified as a ...

For Florida’s manatee population and manatee conservationists around the world, 2025 was a banner year. ZooTampa’s David A. Straw, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center released 26 rehabilitated wild ...