Manatees are one of Florida's most beloved icons, and here on the Treasure Coast they can be spotted in the areas waterways, including in the Indian River Lagoon. For decades, some of the best ...

Dugongs belong to the order Sirenia, which also includes manatees. Despite their fish-like appearance, they are more closely related to elephants, sharing a common ancestor. These herbivorous mammals ...

Developer Pat Neal proposed solutions for traffic congestion in north Manatee County at a county commission meeting. Neal's proposal includes completing the fifth phase of Moccasin Wallow Road ...

Also at risk is the manatee’s elusive cousin, the dugong (Dugong dugon), found across the warm coastal waters of the Indian and Western Pacific oceans. In Asia, dugongs once ranged widely from ...

According to a release from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, deputies received reports of child abuse on March 26 regarding 22-year-old Anthony Reyes-Enos and his 23-year-old pregnant ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A dugong, the marine mammal believed to have inspired the legendary mermaid, was spotted off the coast of Yilan on Tuesday, marking the species' first live sighting in Taiwan in ...

The Ministry observed significant movements of dugong herds during the winter ... the guidelines for protecting endangered species. Manatees are herbivorous marine mammals that inhabit warm ...

PARRISH, Fla. — Manatee County officials are tightening dust control regulations after several residents near state roads 64 and 675 voiced their frustration over worsening and overwhelming dust ...