More than 400,000 are expected to visit the center to catch a glimpse of the sea cows that migrate to the warm water discharge of TECO's Big Bend Power Station.

A public-private partnership is restoring seagrass in waters south of the Manatee Viewing Center near Apollo Beach.

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. — As the temperature drops, families gather to watch the sea cows migrate to warmer waters. Regenia Chambliss said it's quite a sight to see. “Just to see a huge thing come up and ...

Need ideas for places to explore in Florida that won't cost an arm and a leg? You're in luck! Two Florida spots secured a top spot on USA Today 10Best's list of the best free attractions in the United ...

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. — The water in front of the Big Bend Power Station is full of manatees right now amid the colder weather in the area. “I estimate pretty close to a thousand,” said Lauren Gomez, a ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, a manatee found in the Tar River in November was released into the wild. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, SeaWorld in Orlando released Pamlico the Manatee ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided not to reclassify Florida manatees as endangered, despite ongoing high mortality rates caused by starvation, boat strikes and habitat loss.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Georgia Aquarium has released a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters after a devastating injury, right here in Tampa Bay. Tay Tay, the young manatee, was found injured ...