Crystal River, Florida is exactly that kind of place – a waterfront paradise where manatees outnumber traffic jams and “rush hour” means the afternoon sprint to claim the best sunset-viewing spots.

The world we share with countless species is growing smaller, and for some, it’s already too late. Over the past century, ...

This well-known park is home to countless birds, mammals, other animals and plant life, and it can be explored by boat, ...

The crown jewel of the area is undoubtedly Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, where the main attraction isn’t a roller coaster or a character meet-and-greet, but rather the chance to see Florida’s ...

Researchers have tracked four manatees, Gar, Luciano, Larmore and Gotti, who have chosen the Hilton Head area as their ...

Researchers recently gathered near Hilton Head to assess the health of manatees, part of an effort to protect the species as ...

VERO BEACH, Fla. — A manatee named Barber has been released back into the wild after recovering from a boat strike earlier this year. Barber was released last week at Round Island Park near Vero Beach ...

VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A manatee was released back into the ocean in Vero Beach last week. On September 23, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) helped SeaWorld Orlando ...

A new marine science destination is making waves in Sarasota, promising to transform how Floridians of all ages engage with ocean life. With immersive exhibits, cutting-edge research, and habitats for ...

The new Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) will open to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025—a $130 million undertaking that represents both the largest expansion in Mote Marine Laboratory’s ...

The new Mote Science Education Aquarium will have its grand opening on October 8. A nearly year-long delay in the opening was caused by the impacts of the 2024 hurricane season. Animals are being ...

Every September, dairy farmers herd cattle from high-alpine pastures back to the villages where they reside for the winter and celebrate the occasion by roasting cheese over a fire Michelle Tchea - ...