76 manatees have died from boat strikes this year, the highest number in five years. Perinatal deaths are the leading cause of manatee deaths this year, surpassing boat strikes. While more manatees ...

Florida manatees migrate to warmer inland waters when coastal temperatures drop below 68 degrees. Manatees seek refuge in warm-water shelters, such as areas near Florida Power & Light plants. This ...

Manatees are a bit like the Sunshine State's transplants: they recently moved there, attracted by the warm weather and human development. But the same changes that brought them there could lead to ...