Florida's manatees faced near-record deaths for young sea cows in 2025, but also saw seagrass recovery, new legal protections ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 600 manatees were found dead in Florida in 2025, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC ...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Florida’s manatee mortality count surpassed 600 deaths in 2025, with Brevard County recording the most, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Multiple fire rescue units and officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the University of Florida and even Jack’s Wrecker Service were brought in Tuesday to get the ...

This past year brought mixed milestones for manatees: near-record deaths for young sea cows but also a bit more seagrass for grazing, some new scientific insights and other hints of hope for 2026.

Manatee deaths in Florida increased in 2025, with young sea cows being particularly vulnerable. A federal judge mandated a temporary halt on new septic tanks near the Indian River Lagoon and required ...