Manatees are classified as threatened, though many environmentalists wish they would return to their former status of endangered. Fish and Wildlife reported 565 manatees dead in 2024. Three years ...

Fridrich said a trial feeding program run by the state in Brevard County over two winters helped, and adult manatees in the IRL are recovering. But it's not all good news. First, it remains unclear if ...

as it’s very important that new baby manatees have the ability to get air when they need and [that] the mama has room to feed her and graze, as she’s working hard to keep her baby healthy ...