"As temperatures drop, Florida manatees move into springs, power plant discharge areas and other warm-water areas," the FWC says. "When viewing manatees at these sites, it is important to give them space. Disturbing manatees can cause them to leave protected warm water areas and swim into potentially life-threatening cold water."

As the Sunshine State experiences cold temperatures, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reminding people how the chilly weather is affecting animals. Some of Florida’s well-known animals are affected by the cold,

If you have ever felt like the federal red snapper season is over before you even get the boat in the water, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a rare way to change that.