Swim with Manatees in Crystal River Florida

By http://holeinthedonut.com. In colder months, manatees retreat to the rivers and springs because they cannot tolerate water temperatures lower than 68 degrees. Florida springs are favorite wintering grounds for manatees because the water temperature is 72 degrees year-round. Florida's Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge supports the largest concentration of these gentle giants, and Three Sisters Springs on the Crystal River is an amazing spot to swim with dozens of the curious, friendly creatures. Unfortunately, the land surrounding this pristine spring is in danger of being developed, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District has already approved the withdrawal of up to 100,000 gallons per day from the aquifer. To learn more go to: http://holeinthedonut.com/2009/03/17/swimming-with-manatees-crystal-river-flo...

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• swim with manatees
• florida
• crystal river
• three sister springs
• endangered species

[NinjaGaidenXXSlice]

In my opinion, there are three types of manatee, Chubby, Pork cocktail sausage, and epic supa' potato...

[dizzypunchpanda29]

We did this, too! It was one of the coolest experiences of my life. These creatures are so graceful and gentle. If you're still enough, they'll even come up and say hello :)

[mjfadeaway101]

oohhh fascinating

[Sk8erIvan11]

i saw a mannate in the keys swimming it likes to drink fresh water out of a hose!

[tattafoote]

i was there yesterday and the day before i had a great manatee experience

[LenLA79]

This makes me really want to go there and experience that for myself! I love Manatees!