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Crystal River Refuge's Manatee Manners for Paddlers
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 paddlers to watch this informational video in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for humans and manatees alike.
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Snorkeling with manatees, Crystal River FL
manatee SUP // crystal river, florida
This video was taken with my GoPro Hero 3+ Black edition from my Boga Tsunami Air paddleboard. It was taken in Crystal River, FL, at and around Three Sisters Springs. It's important when being a tourist that we choose to enjoy ourselves in a sustainable matter, reducing our waste, pollution, and effect on the animals and plants that live there.
Crystal River Refuge's Manatee Manners for Swimmers
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 anyone wishing to swim near the manatees to watch this informational video in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for humans and manatees alike.
For more information on the Refuge and manatees, visit
KAYAKING WITH MANATEES at Hunter Springs | Crystal River, Florida
After our RV trip came to an end, we decided to stay in Florida for the holidays. This happens to be the best time to see the manatees, and our hometown, Crystal River, happens to be the best place to see them. In fact, its the only place in the world where you can legally still swim with the manatees.
We decided to take our Advanced Elements inflatable kayak out for a paddle to Hunter Springs, one of the best places to see the manatees without joining a tour. You can launch your kayak or paddleboard right there, or rent from one of the nearby shops, and find yourself surrounded by manatees right off the shoreline. It really is an incredible thing to witness.
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***Please avoid harassing or disturbing manatees whenever you discover that manatees are in the water near you. Harassment is defined as any activity that alters the animal's natural behavior. By altering the manatee's natural behavior, you may create the likelihood of danger that is bad for the animal and against the law.
Crystal River FL Swimming with MANATEES!
Location: Crystal River FL
May 2019
We were under the supervision of an experienced tour guide who knows all the laws dealing with manatees. No manatee was harassed or harmed in the making of this short film regardless of what you might consider harassment.
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Kayaking with Manatees on Crystal River - Three Sisters Spring - Crystal River Plantation, Florida
Three Sisters Spring is an important natural habitat for manatees from mid-November until late March. The natural spring water remains a constant 72 degrees and the manatees gather in the warmth to rest and feed over the winter months. During our visit in late January we were able to see hundreds of manatees of all sizes in the waters beneath us! We rented kayaks from the Crystal River Plantation and paddled about a mile over to Three Sisters Spring. The area is roped off for conservation and was crowded with snorkelers and boats, but we were still able to see many manatees in the water. Some swam right beside our kayaks! It was an amazing experience and the area is well suited for the sightseers. There was even an island with a small beach area we stopped at for a rest.
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Manatee Close Encounter at Crystal River
A curious manatee glides by underneath our paddle boards in the waters of Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Florida.
Manatee Assessment - Crystal River, Florida
Several times a year USGS, the NWR and Univ. of Florida scientists capture and perform health assessments on a sampling of the wild manatee population in Crystal River.
Kayaking with Manatees Crystal River
Such a gorgeous day kayaking with manatees in Crystal River, Florida.
During the colder months, the manatees of Florida flock from the ocean and swim through the intricate web of rivers and channels to the warmer and shallower waters.
In January, we were lucky enough to spend the day with them. We decided not to swim with them for an hour or so, opting to rather hire a kayak for the entire day and watch them at our leisure.
This way, the manatees dictated the encounter and the curious sea-cows would often poke their noses out of the water to sniff around the kayak and see what was going on.
Amongst the 200 or so manatees in the area that day were lots of beautiful calves and mothers out and about. From above the somewhat murky water, you would never even know these gentle giants were laying and playing beneath.
Further through the channels to the springs, the clarity of the water was incredible. A highly recommended day if you're in Florida!
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Snorkeling with the Manatees in Crystal River, Florida
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Swim with the adorable and playful manatees in Crystal River, Florida. The tour takes you to Three Sisters Springs in search of manatees--we lucked out and saw a spring filled with them! Read about the entire experience on our blog:
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Paddling with manatees Crystal River Florida January 2019
Paddling with manatees on Crystal River and at Jurassic Spring and Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida. This video has great underwater footage of manatees and contains all the information you need to do this adventure yourself. There are other places to see manatees but this is the place you can guarantee seeing them in season. Go Outside & Play!
Manatee Harassment in Crystal River, FL
The Manatee Sanctuary Act states, it is unlawful... to annoy, molest, harass, or disturb any manatee.
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Canoeing with Manatees in Crystal River, Florida. Watch how close the Manatee swims to our canoe. For more visit, or
Swim with the Manatees in Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida
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As we did our research on Florida, manatees and springs seemed to be a reoccurring theme. Even though you see them everywhere in Florida, they are a protected species. Therefore, the only place you can swim with the manatees legally is around Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Florida. And the only way to get there is either by kayaking, paddleboarding or taking a tour. We opted to rent our kayaks from Hunter Springs Kayaks as we wanted to spend more time exploring the area.
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Blue Spring Florida Manatees State Park
ORANGE CITY, FL ( Florida TV) Blue Spring Florida Manatees State Park. One of the best places to see manatees in all of Florida. Florida TV takes an inside look as to why manatees flock here each year. And why people travel from around the world just to view these amazing creatures.
We tag along with the “Save The Manatee” experts that show us how they track, save and count these sea cows. Save the Manatee Club was founded in 1981 by Bob Graham, former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator, and singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The Club was started with the mission to protect manatees and their habitat. Today, Save the Manatee Club is the world’s leading manatee conservation organization.
BLUE SPRING STATE PARK
Conservation measures can produce astounding results. In 1970, two years before Blue Spring State Park was established, researchers tracked 14 manatees in the spring run. By 2005, after years of park improvements and manatee protection efforts, wintering manatee numbers exceeded 200. By 2018, that number skyrocketed to a record 485.
Besides sea cows, fish abound in the spring run, and these attract a variety of wading birds, ospreys, eagles and kingfishers. To see the park’s wonders, one can hike along the spring run or on the 4.5-mile Pine Island Trail. One can also launch a canoe or kayak, rent one at the park or take a guided riverboat cruise.
Blue Spring State Park is a state park located west of Orange City, Florida in the United States. The park is a popular tourist destination; available activities include canoeing, SCUBA diving, kayaking, fishing, camping, hiking, wildlife watching, and swimming.
Please call Blue Spring State Park at 386-775-3663 before your visit to get the latest manatee count.
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