Florida's manatees faced near-record deaths for young sea cows in 2025, but also saw seagrass recovery, new legal protections ...
ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 600 manatees were found dead in Florida in 2025, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC recorded 628 manatee deaths last year, marking the ...
The FWC found Lee County to be among the highest counties for manatee deaths in the state for 2025. Fox 4's Bella Line spoke with a boat captain and environmentalist who say they aren't surprised. The ...