I pulled my kayak paddle through the water and hit something solid – a giant gray creature, lurking just below the surface, ...

Learn more about Florida's state marine mammal, including information on organizations looking to protect them and how you ...

Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

Kayaking in Florida’s State Parks Need to ... Circle the mangrove islands, visit the canal to look for manatees and swimming iguanas, then paddle through the mangroves. We’ve gone out with ...

Recent news articles and broadcasts have claimed that manatees are not native to Florida or only arrived on Florida's west ...

You can enjoy the water on a guided boat tour or rent a canoe or kayak and go for a paddle. Swimming is only allowed in the designated area. Head to Crystal River on Florida's west coast to ...

Manatee Park is a refuge for Florida manatees between December and February ... but you can also hop into a kayak and paddle out to spot them. Kayak rentals and guided tours are available through ...

They're also one of Florida’s best-known, best-loved critters. We’re talking, of course, about manatees ... native plant and butterfly gardens, kayak/canoe rentals, playgrounds, restrooms ...