Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota are celebrating the return of a shark tag after more than a decade out at sea. The time between tagging and recapture is a new record for the 17-year-old program. WGCU's Luis Hernandez has more.

A new film depicting the threat facing the world’s oldest predator is making its Florida theatrical debut tonight here in Southwest Florida at AMC Merchant’s Crossing in North Fort Myers, and Regal Bonita Springs. While Sharkwater is Toronto producer & director Rob Stewart’s first film, it’s already collected more than 20 wins at film festivals around the world. Stewart told WGCU’s Mike Kiniry the film he wound up with wasn’t the film he set out to make…

Click below to see a trailer of Sharkwater.

After spending more than 2 years in the hospital being nursed back to good health a manatee called “Muddy Barron” is going back into the wild this morning. Trimmel Gomes reports.

The growing population of feral cats in Collier County is no picnic for many homeowners. That’s why a non-profit group is promoting some easy ways to deal with the issue in a humane way. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

A Sarasota attorney is making it his personal mission to find those responsible for shooting and killing a bald eagle in Manatee County last week. So far he’s raised 15-thousand dollars in reward money to find and convict the culprit. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more.

A team of scientists worked for two days to save a sperm whale stranded in the shallow waters near the mouth of Tampa Bay. However, their efforts were in vain. Bobbie O’Brien reports.

Thousands of bird enthusiasts across the state, and nation, are becoming citizen scientists by doing their part in this year’s Christmas Bird Count. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

The South Florida Water Management District is working to increase the population of snails in Florida’s lakes and marshes. The snails have been in decline due to drought conditions and that’s hurting rare birds. WGCU’s John Davis reports…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meets Wednesday in Key Largo…topping the agenda - a possible vote to reclassify Florida’s manatees from endangered to threatened. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.

Boaters in Lee County are advised to be alert for signs indicating seasonal changes in Manatee speed Zones. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.