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What It's Like To Swim With Manatees In Florida—And How You Can Do It Too
When I had my first opportunity to swim with manatees a handful of years ago, I must admit that I was hesitant—not because I ...
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Celebrate the sea cow: 38th annual Florida Manatee Festival this weekend in Crystal River
Held annually on MLK weekend, The Florida Manatee Festival is honored to present a moving tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King ...
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Florida Manatees May Get More Maneuver Room in Crystal River
Three Sisters Springs is an important 1.5 acre manatee wintering area within the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge on Florida’s Gulf coast, about 50 miles north of Tampa. The Florida manatee ...
The Daytona Beach News-Journal19d
Nearly 800 chilly manatees swim for warmer waters at Blue Spring State Park
The manatee count drops later in the morning as they go to the St. Johns River looking for food since there is no food source for them in the springs. But they drift back later in the day to the ...
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This Magical Florida Town Is The Only Place In The U.S. Where You Can Swim With Manatees
Outfitters like River Ventures and Crystal River Watersports offer 3-hour swim with manatee tours starting at just $65. Pro tip: Book your tour for early morning for the best chance of spotting them.
As US winter storms graze Florida, manatees forced to swim in warmer waters near power plants
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee ...
Bradenton Herald8d
Bradenton says wastewater plant spilled 1 million gallons of sewage in Manatee River
The city has posted warning signs along the Manatee River that advise the water is “not safe for fishing or swimming until further notice.” The warnings are a requirement of the city’s ...