Florida bill seeks to shield endangered species from exploitation

A viral video showing the capture of a giant manta ray off Panama City Beach ignited public backlash this past summer. The ...
WLRN

The secret lives of Florida's elusive, giant manta rays

According to a new study and hundreds of videos shot mostly in waters near Palm Beach County, manta rays can act as a mobile ...

Florida bill would ban the capture of endangered marine wildlife for aquariums

Floridians were enraged last summer when a viral video showed men offshore Panama City capturing a giant manta ray, a ...
Ever After in the Woods

These Florida Sea Creatures Are Completely Off-Limits To Catch Or Sell

A clear, traveler-friendly guide to Florida sea life that must stay in the water, helping you enjoy the coast responsibly.
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1st reported critical endangered Florida panther death of 2026, killed by vehicle in Collier County

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced its first recorded panther death for the year, nine days ...

A Florida Zoo Released a Record Number of Rehabilitated Manatees Back into the Wild in 2025

ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced that it had released 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida waters in 2025 ...

Florida Keys: A Diverse Fishing Habitat

Stretching more than 120 miles and comprised of 800 islands, the Florida Keys is singular in terms of its diversity of ...
WMNF

FWC justifies multi-million dollar budget to manage invasive species in Florida senate

More than 500 non-native species have been reported in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Widlife Conservation Commission. The FWC stood before a Senate subcommittee this month to justify a ...