Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
59 results for "manatees"
%3Amax_bytes(150000)%3Astrip_icc()%3Afocal(1140x1013%3A1142x1015)%2Fromeo-oldest-manatee-21826-d9ef6eea984a4422964c20992c120cf7.jpg)
A gentle giant manatee named Romeo just earned a Guinness World Record as the oldest manatee ever verified, celebrating at least 71 years of life. The beloved sea cow has fathered nine calves and continues to thrive at his Florida home, inspiring hope for marine conservation.
A young manatee trapped in a storm drain got a second chance thanks to a multi-agency rescue team in Melbourne Beach, Florida. After months of rehabilitation, Melby gained over 100 pounds and returned to the wild wearing a tracking microchip.
A gentle giant in Florida just became the oldest manatee ever recorded, more than doubling the typical lifespan of his species. Romeo's remarkable 71 years offers hope for marine conservation efforts worldwide.
A curious manatee swam right up to an underwater camera in Miami and made direct eye contact before floating away. The 24/7 livestream just broke the world record for longest underwater timelapse at over 1,000 days of filming.
Florida manatees have made a stunning comeback, growing from fewer than 1,000 to over 8,000 thanks to America's strongest wildlife protection law. Two conservation groups are now joining forces to protect these gentle giants for future generations.
When a mother manatee suffered severe propeller injuries, her calf refused to abandon her side. Rescuers in Southwest Florida saved them both together in a heartwarming mission.
When a fisherman in Ivory Coast accidentally netted a two-month-old manatee too young to survive alone, he became its caregiver and ignited a community movement to protect vulnerable marine life.
A manatee who survived two boat strikes and a collapsed lung swam back into Crystal River after seven months of intensive care at SeaWorld Orlando. The rescue marks another success in the park's six-decade marine animal rehabilitation program.
City workers in Melbourne Beach heard strange sounds underground and discovered a 410-pound manatee trapped in a concrete storm drain. What followed was a remarkable six-hour rescue involving firefighters, wildlife experts, and an entire community determined to save one lost sea cow.
A gentle giant seeking warmth got wedged in a storm drain, but a team of heroes pulled off an incredible rescue. The manatee is now recovering at SeaWorld and showing all the right signs of bouncing back.
A 410-pound manatee who got stuck in a Florida storm drain while seeking warmth is now moving independently and showing interest in food just days after rescue. SeaWorld crews broke through concrete to save him.
A 1,000-pound manatee swims free today after a fishing captain spotted her trapped in crab trap lines and called for help. Wildlife teams from three states worked together to save her while her calf stayed close by.
A manatee calf who was rescued and released with his mom just four months ago needed saving again after losing most of his body weight. Now teams are racing to help little Argyle recover at SeaWorld Orlando.
Scientists discovered that just a baseball-sized amount of plastic can kill a manatee, but they also created a free calculator that shows how every piece of trash you pick up protects wildlife. The tool turns beach cleanups into visible wins for Florida's beloved animals.
High schoolers across Manatee County are getting a reality check about adult expenses through a hands-on financial literacy program. The Big Bank Theory simulation helps students understand budgeting, bills, and the link between education and earning power.
Hundreds of students in Ghana are taking action against plastic waste that threatens endangered sea turtles, manatees, and coastal ecosystems. Their commitment comes as West Africa faces a growing plastic crisis projected to worsen in coming years.
Three adorable rock hyrax pups at Chester Zoo are challenging everything we think we know about animal evolution. Despite looking like fuzzy rodents, these tiny "chaos potatoes" share a surprising family tree with elephants and manatees.
An environmental educator from St. Augustine is heading to Capitol Hill to defend the law that's saved nearly every protected species from extinction. Terran McGinnis wants to stop proposed changes that could threaten Florida's sea turtles, manatees, and right whales. #
SeaWorld's rescue teams have now saved more than 43,000 injured, sick, and orphaned animals across their three locations. The milestone rescue was an underweight California sea lion pup found on the stairs of a beach house.
Hundreds of families scored reusable straws and sandwich bags while learning to ditch single-use plastics at a free summer festival in Boca Raton. The event turned environmental education into a celebration kids actually wanted to attend.
Showing 20 of 59