Florida bill seeks to shield endangered species from exploitation

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A viral video showing the capture of a giant manta ray off Panama City Beach ignited public ...
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 ...
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 ...
Orlando Sentinel

Commentary: Florida treasures threatened by Endangered Species Act reforms

Florida’s native wildlife species are in the crosshairs. From our majestic panthers to our delicate corals, beloved species are at risk as the Trump administration moves to eviscerate foundational ...