Endangered Species

Turtle nesting season is underway, and Florida wildlife officials are urging the public to be cautious of the sea creatures during this crucial time.

It's the time of year when wooden stakes and yellow plastic tape are boxing off sections of sand on area beaches. Turtle nesting season begins this week.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hearing from thousands of Floridians who don’t want the West Indian manatee down-listed from endangered to...

A 90-day comment period wraps up this week on whether the West Indian manatee should be reclassified as a “threatened” species. U.S. Fish and Wildlife...

Sea turtle nesting season on Florida beaches begins March 1st. State wildlife officials are reminding beachgoers to turn off the flash when taking photo...

Melanie White is on a mission to help save the elusive - and endangered - North Atlantic Right Whale."They have been here longer than we have, and ther...

The number of manatees in Florida seems to be steady, according to a study released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

South Florida coral reefs are getting more and more polluted. In an effort to change that, the state wants to hear what the public has to say about new…

Florida wildlife authorities are seeking public comment on a first-of-its-kind plan for bringing back the state's 57 imperiled species. The deadline to…

Pointing to increased numbers of manatees and improved habitat, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Thursday it wants to change the status of the...