In The News

Lagoon captures the hope, determination, and local action that define ORCA’s mission.

With seasonal manatee zones going into effect April 1st – November 15th, FWC urges boaters to be extra cautious. Manatees are migrating, and slowing down in key areas can help prevent collisions and keep these gentle giants safe.

Florida’s Water Quality & Indian River Lagoon Revitalization Today, Governor DeSantis announced over $389 million to safeguard Florida’s water resources, including $100 million dedicated to revitalizing the Indian River Lagoon!

One of the first things you’ll learn when visiting Florida’s coastal manatee habitats is that these creatures make people emotional.

Southern Living’s article highlights the emotional connection people have with manatees and the awe they inspire. These gentle giants remind us why conservation is so important—not just for their survival, but for the joy they bring to all who encounter them.

Every year, the “Manatee Capital of the World” erupts in celebration for a weekend-long festival. Yet even as thousands gathered this year to celebrate the manatee, the species struggles to overcome human threats.

Manatees had been dying off in record numbers in Florida in recent years, but that has changed for the first time in five years.

Since Aug. 28, more than 5.5 billion gallons of water have flowed into the estuary, part of it from the new C-44 Reservoir

Three local endeavors to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon alongside the North Barrier Island are among 15 projects earmarked for $9.4 million in proposed federal funding to be spent over the next three years.

Florida’s Indian River Lagoon is one of the most biodiverse estuaries in North America, but sadly, its loss of seagrass is having an immense impact on the wildlife that depend on it like manatees.