Boat Strike Suspected in Manatee Death Near Orange Beach
A 1,200-pound manatee died from a boat strike near Orange Beach, and a second was injured in the same mating herd, prompting DISL to renew calls for boater awareness.
Great White Sharks: Rare Visitors to Gulf Coast Waters
Great white sharks are not very common in the Gulf of Mexico, but they do occasionally visit the region, according to marine experts. That distinction matters for anyone who swims,…
Sperm Whale Spotted Heading Farther North Into Mobile Bay
Marine researchers on Dauphin Island are keeping close watch on a sperm whale that has wandered well beyond its usual deep-water home, with the animal pushing even farther north into…
Breeding Herd of Manatees Spotted Mating in Dog River Near Mobile
Residents along Dog River in Mobile have been treated to an unusual sight this season: a breeding herd of eight to 10 manatees that has settled into the waterway and…
First-Ever Alabama Manatee Rescue Ends in Loss, But Sparks Hope for Others
Volunteers and scientists carried out what is believed to be Alabama's first manatee rescue on the Magnolia River, though the animal later died.