State wildlife officials are reporting that a record number of manatees were found dead in state waters this year, due partly to cold weather in early 2009. ...more

December 19, 2009

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meets today in Key Largo to review a contentious change in status for the Florida manatee, ruling on an issue that was delayed by an unprecedented intercession by Gov. Charlie Crist. The commission planned to handle downlisting manatees from endangered to threatened in September, but bowed to Crist's call for further review after much arm-twisting by the Save the Manatee Club. ...more

December 5, 2007

Once again manatees face a critical vote that will decide whether they receive the highest protective status available under Florida law. ...more

December 4, 2007

TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Charlie Crist says wildlife officials should hold off before deciding whether to change the manatee's status from endangered to threatened. ...more

September 11, 2007