A judge in May issued an injunction that included a temporary ban on new septic tanks in the Indian River Lagoon area.

An environmental group filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue over staffing concerns at the Crystal River National Wildlife ...

One of the most exciting things that every nature lover would always want to do is to swim with the manatees. These animals are also commonly known as sea cows and watching these creatures in ...

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is asking a federal appeals court to quickly halt a district judge’s ...

It’s no wonder, then, that Crystal River is known as the Manatee Capital of the World. Learn about swimming with these gentle creatures. When I had my first opportunity to swim with manatees a ...

The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1983 to protect the Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West ...

An environmental group Friday filed a formal notice that is a step toward suing the federal government over protecting ...

Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening—and what scientists are doing to help. An invasive armored ...

Two new manatees, Cider and Mino, have arrived at EPCOT's The Seas with Nemo & Friends exhibit. The manatees are part of a rehabilitation program and will eventually be released back into the wild.

Mote, seeking a larger role in manatee rehabilitation, awaits decision on $5 million to build new center for up to 12 manatees ...