Florida Travel: Swim with a Manatee in Crystal River
If you haven't been to Three Sisters Springs, you're missing out. It's a year-round favorite and in the winter manatees come in huge numbers. Learn more about Crystal River here:
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Swimming with Florida manatees
outdoortravelchannel.tv - Endangered Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) are present in Kings Bay's warm, spring-fed waters year-round; in winter, though, their numbers swell substantially as they seek refuge from the Gulf of Mexico's chilly waters. Crystal River operators offer swimming/snorkelling tours to sites such as Three Sisters Springs, where clear waters provide a magnificent opportunity to view these aquatic mammals in their natural habitat.
In March 2012, the US Fish and Wildlife Service established a manatee refuge in the waters of Kings Bay, including its tributaries and connected waters. Prohibited activities include:
(i) Chasing or pursuing manatees
(ii) Disturbing or touching a resting or feeding manatee(s).
(iii) Diving from the surface onto a resting or feeding manatee(s).
(iv) Cornering or surrounding or attempting to corner or surround a manatee(s).
(v) Riding, holding, grabbing, or pinching or attempting to ride, hold, grab, or pinch a manatee(s).
(vi) Poking, prodding, or stabbing or attempting to poke, prod, or stab a manatee(s) with anything, including your hands and feet.
(vii) Standing on or attempting to stand on a manatee(s).
(viii) Separating a mother and calf or attempting to separate a mother and calf.
(ix) Separating a manatee(s) from a group or attempting to separate a manatee(s) from a group.
(x) Giving a manatee(s) anything to eat or drink or attempting to give a manatee(s) anything to eat or drink.
(xi) Actively initiating contact with a belted and/or tagged manatee(s) and associated gear, including any belts, harnesses, tracking devices, or antennae.
(xii) Interfering with rescue and research activities.
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CRYSTAL RIVER FLORIDA & Three Sisters Springs + New GoPro GEAR
Crystal River Florida & Three Sisters Springs is one of the few places in Florida where you can swim with an abundance of wild Manatee in crystal clear turquoise water. I took a family trip here to search for my own Manatee swimming experience - as well as try out some exciting new underwater GoPro gear.
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Swim with Manatee at Crystal River, FL SLIDE SHOW- November 16, 2012.
Swim with Manatee at Crystal River, FL November 16, 2012. Slide show.
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Crystal River Manatees
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is the only refuge created specifically for the protection of the endangered Florida Manatee
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Manatee Tour Florida
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I traveled to florida with a group of crazy friends and we had a chance to go on a manatee tour in Homosassa Springs, which, I think is all part of the Crystal River they told us. It was so exciting and amazing! We saw a mother and her adorable calf. They were nursing but I didn't get a chance to see it happen. It was raining when we were on the boat but it stopped when we arrived to our location and eventually the sun lit up when we left. It was a bit cloudy but the river was still clear enough to see the manatees. It was a bit scary at first because the were HUGE but eventually we warmed up to the gentle giants. They are very curious creatures and some aren't afraid to come right up next to you for a rub. One of them even rolled over so we could rub their tummy! It was so cute! My group of friends weren't pro swimmers except for one, thats why you see us with life jackets supporting our bellies haha!
If you are thinking about taking a manatee tour I would recommend finding a tour that accommodates groups of 8 or less. We had a total of 11 people on our tour (7 of us and 4 others) and it was just too crowded I feel like.
This is the first time I used my Nikon D5100 camera underwater with a waterproof bag. It turned out better than I thought.
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Crystal River Manatees
Swim with manatees in Crystal River Florida. The largest aggregation of manatees in Citrus County are found during the winter months around the springs of Kings Bay, the headwaters of Crystal River, where they are afforded special protection in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
Crystal River Manatee Swim | Florida
Southwest of the town of Crystal River, the snorkeling in the Crystal River estuary is known for the encounters with West Indian Manatees. The area just west of Crystal river is known as Kings Bay and is protected as the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. While Kings Bay snorkeling is good year-round, there are more manatees in the Winter months (January and February), but the summer months are less crowded with snorkelers. During most weekends, the Crystal River is absolutely crazy with boaters, so if you are planning a manatee snorkeling experience you will want to come early on a weekday (the 7am trips are usually the best). This POV video of snorkeling with manatees in the Crystal River was produced by SNORKELINGDIVES.COM in April 2016.
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Crystal River Refuge's Manatee Manners for Photographers and Videographers
Between November and April, Kings Bay is home to the largest aggregation of manatees in a natural environment in the world. To protect manatees from harm, harassment and disturbance, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Manatee Sanctuaries were created in parts of Kings Bay. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service asks all photographers and videographers to watch this informational video in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for humans and manatees alike.
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Manatees flock to Blue Spring State Park for winter
When winter comes, hundreds of manatees retreat to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida. Researchers with the Save The Manatee Club take advantage of the migration to gather data on the threatened species.
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Conservation Connect Series: West Indian Manatee
Chelsea McKinney, USFWS, interviews Ivan Vicente, Education Specialist, Crystal River NWR on their resident manatees.
Crystal River Florida Manatees
Crystal River FL is Home of the Manatee. Hundreds of manatees make their home in the spring fed headwaters of the Crystal River. People from all over the world visit Crystal River to see and swim with the manatees.
Manatees at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Florida
Recently we visited the Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Fl which is home to many many Manatees! Its 72F water temperature is perfect for Manatees during the cooler winter months.
You buy a ticket and take a trolley ride right into the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge which is home to the Three Sister Springs. A casual stroll around the springs has many great spots to view Manatees lounging in the clear blue waters!
Come enjoy the Manatees at Three Sisters Springs!
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4K Droning and Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River, Kings Bay & Three Sisters Springs
Crystal River is an awesome place to visit. Its great for kayaking, boating or snorkeling with manatees. A couple of things to remember when snorkeling with the manatees. Pay attention to warning signs and do not enter forbidden manatees areas. Also do not get into the manatees faces and give them some space when snorkeling with them.
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The Search For Wild Manatees - Day 10 - Florida: The Grand Adventure
On Day 10 we take a day trip with Florida Dolphin Tours up to Crystal River to swim with wild manatees, but things don't quite go to plan. We then head to Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, before ending the trip with an airboat ride on Lake Panasoffkee to see more of Florida's beautiful nature! ! When we get back to the Orlando area, we give our thoughts on the day, we go grocery shopping and show you how we make the best chicken wraps ever!
This is the second week of our Grand Adventure to Florida for 8 weeks back in the Spring of 2017. Follow along as we travel all around the state, visiting the theme parks, exploring different cities and towns, & doing as many different activities as we possibly could all whilst having a rollercoaster of a time!
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Kayaking at Crystal River Part 6
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Manatees: Big Splash!
It's a peaceful day at Blue Spring State Park,until one of the manatees gets startled and starts a ruckus in the spring run. Watch at about 30 seconds in for the big splash and as all the manatees take off. Manatees can swim up to 20 miles per hour in short bursts, but they usually only swim 3 to 5 miles per hour.
Manatee Viewing At Three Sisters Springs In Crystal River Florida!
Ever wonder where manatees go during the winter? They come into the warm waters of Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Florida!
Join us as we check out over 100 of these magnificent creatures! Although we didn't, you can actually get in the water with them for a more up close view.
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Manatees - Sirenia The Mystique of the Manatees
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Céline Cousteau travelled to Crystal River, Florida to encounter the gentle giants of the shallows, manatees. Six months pregnant, she is granted a very special audience by a young female who chose to approach and made several barrel turns just under Céline. As instructed by the local dive operator, she reaches out only when 'invited' to. One is left thinking if this experience is a testament to our human-animal connection. Enjoy the moment and please respect your oceans and it's inhabitants. Help protect the manatee- contribute. ie- or find an organization you want to support.
- West Indian manatees in the United States are protected under federal law by the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 which make it illegal to harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine mammal. The manatee is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and CITES Appendix 1.
Crystal River Manatee Tour and Scuba in King's Spring Cavern
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