Boaters off Indonesia saw a baby dugong swimming and seemingly playing with two adult dugongs in a first-of-its-kind sighting for the area. Screengrab from Kabola Fishermen’s Communication Forum/Engky ...

Crystal River, in the town of the same name on the west-central coast of the US state of Florida, is dubbed the ‘Manatee ...

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LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — We see all kinds of marine mammals in the Lowcountry, like dolphins and manatees. Dolphins may be seen far more commonly, but manatees have a presence in our waters all the ...

This video presents underwater views of dugongs, manatees, seals, sea lions, and eels under the sea, filmed in 4K. Captured in natural settings with background music and no narration. Wednesday Season ...

Make way for the manatee. A surprise sea cow sighting put the brakes on a $64 million Gulf Coast construction project, according to a news release from the Texas Department of Transportation. ALSO ...

Similar to how cows munch on grass all day long, sea cows feed on seagrass, eating copious amounts each day. As seagrass is not a nutrient-dense food, sea cows spend the majority of their days eating ...

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. Through the UF/IFAS “Florida Critter of the ...

Manatees were spotted at the Calusa Marina in Goodland, Florida on March 31st. The manatees were drinking fresh water and appeared to enjoy being sprayed with a hose. Manatees, nicknamed "sea cows," ...

Manatees were spotted at the Calusa Marina in Goodland, Florida on March 31st. The manatees were drinking fresh water and appeared to enjoy being sprayed with a hose. Manatees, nicknamed "sea cows," ...