Upcoming Cold Temperatures Signals Manatee Season is Near!
October 29, 2025
As cooler weather begins to move into Florida this weekend, we’re once again reminded that the time when the Florida manatee (also known as the West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris) seeks warm-water refuge is upon us. These ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, WildlifeTags: Chassahowitzka, Cold Events, Florida Sea Grant, Manatees, Weeki Wachee