Florida, manatee and U.S. Fish and Wildlife

U.S. Fish and Wildlife service proposes no listing change for Florida Manatee
On Monday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a proposed rule that would keep the Florida manatee at threatened and uplist the Antillean manatee, another west Indian subspecies, to endangered.
Proposal to keep Florida manatees as "threatened" species sparks controversy
Florida manatees used to be classified as endangered species, which can get more protection. But, in 2017 they were reclassified as threatened. The new proposed rule said there are many initiatives to manage the species including efforts to improve water quality and restore seagrass.
Manatee boat kills up in Florida for 2024, according to state wildlife agency
Watercraft manatee deaths were up in 2024 as 96 sea cows were hit and killed by vessels in the Sunshine State. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or FWC, is reporting that 565 manatee deaths were recorded by the state agency last year.
Florida manatees won't be listed as an endangered species
The proposed rule would keep the Florida manatee as a threatened species, continuing its status since being delisted as endangered in 2017. A public hearing is set for Feb. 26.
Florida Manatees To Remain Classified As “Threatened,” Antillean Manatees Reclassed As “Endangered”
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to maintain the "threatened" classification for Florida manatees, rejecting calls from environmental groups to reclassify them as "endangered." The agency announced its decision in a proposed rule released Monday,
Florida manatees will remain a threatened species, federal wildlife officials say
Federal wildlife officials Monday released a proposal that would continue to classify Florida manatees as a threatened species, after environmentalists argued they should be reclassified as endangered.
Wildlife officials propose to continue keeping Florida manatees' "threatened" classification
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected Tuesday to publish a proposed rule that details its reasons for keeping the threatened classification.
Activists disappointed Florida Manatees will not be granted endangered status for now
The sea cows won't be reclassified despite ongoing high mortality rates from starvation, boat strikes and habitat loss.

Manatees Congregate in Warm Waters Near Power Plants

Manatee to keep lesser 'threatened' status, despite mass starvation in recent years
Federal officials propose keeping Florida manatees listed as 'threatened' and boost a subspecies of sea cows in the Caribbean ...
Scientists uncover alarming new threat to survival of gentle Florida manatee: 'Worsens their physical health'
The overpopulation of algae has affected manatee diet and nutrition. A study involving Allen, the United States Geological ...
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Florida's Gentle Giants: 565 manatees died in 2024, watercraft collisions a major threat
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its preliminary report on manatee mortality for 2024 ...
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Theme Park Roundup: Manatees, 50th anniversaries & more
Drew the Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to break down the latest theme park news, including two ...
Pamlico the manatee finds new home in Florida after North Carolina rescue
The friendly giant was the first successful rescue from North Carolina and was rehabilitated by SeaWorld before being ...
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More Changes Coming to EPCOT’s Manatee Exhibit
Guests who visit EPCOT’s The Seas with Nemo & Friends exhibit in the coming weeks may be in for a surprise. As of Jan. 14, ...
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Hunter finds 500-pound creature in small pond far from home, Florida rescuers say
A hunter stumbled across a large aquatic creature in an unexpected location in Florida. Then rescuers stepped in. The creature was a 2-year-old manatee weighing about 500 pounds, discovered in a ...