Silver Springs Another freshwater spring ensures manatees can stay warm in 72-degree water year-round, Silver Springs in Marion County is an additional popular manatee viewing spot.

Several manatee sightings at the head springs of the Silver Springs State Park recently have ... the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978. It is ...

Discover 8 of the best spots to see manatees in Florida. getty. Amidst the diverse landscapes and crystalline waters of Florida, lies a gentle giant—the manatee.From the cool springs of West ...

Florida manatees are experiencing an unprecedented crisis ... of manatees and other aquatic wildlife between the downstream St. Johns River and natural habitat in the Ocklawaha and Silver Springs.

Florida’s ever-so-slightly-cooler fall temperatures serve as a sign of an annual event right around the corner: manatee season. November through March, the Sunshine State’s sea cows flo… ...

As overnight temperatures can dip to chilly lows, manatees are flocking to Florida’s sea cow havens including Blue Spring and Crystal River. Here's how to experience manatees in the Sunshine State.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Monday announced a plan to more than double the critical habitat designated for manatees in Florida to 1.9 million acres. The revised Florida map adds Silver ...

The state had 800 manatee deaths in 2022, before the number dropped to 555 in 2023, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission data. As of Sept. 13, the state had totaled 451 ...

As summer winds down in Central and North Central Florida, we are anxiously awaiting the annual manatee season that officially runs from Nov. 1 through March 30. When temperatures begin to drop ...

If you see a manatee that appears to be suffering from cold stress, you should call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Wildlife Alert Hotline at (888) 404-3922.