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  • A Florida manatee takes a breath in between seagrass munching. Seagrass restoration projects in and around the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge have been successful. Taken in November 2020 this lush seagrass is in front of the Three Sisters Springs area of the Refuge. While some areas on Florida's east coast had seagrass areas collapse, the west coast of Florida's grass beds have been more resilient. That along with restoration efforts here are key to insuring healthy manatees for the future. This manatee is not skinny! Trichechus manatus latirostris, the Florida manatee at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in front of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida.
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  • A Florida manatee takes a break in between seagrass munching. Seagrass restoration projects in and around the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge have been successful. Taken in November 2020 this lush seagrass is in front of the Three Sisters Springs area of the Refuge. While some areas on Florida's east coast had seagrass areas collapse, the west coast of Florida's grass beds have been more resilient. That along with restoration efforts here are key to insuring healthy manatees for the future. This manatee is not skinny! Trichechus manatus latirostris, the Florida manatee at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in front of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Two adult female manatees socialize near a warm springhead. One manatee is covered in red algae and one has green algae. It is late fall when most manatee first arrive and the type of algae growing on them can give clues as to where these individuals spent the summer. Horizontal orientation with mixing freshwater that turns aqua. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • A Florida manatee is bush munching on restored seagrass beds.Seagrass restoration projects in and around the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge have been successful. Taken in November 2020 this lush seagrass is in front of the Three Sisters Springs area of the Refuge. While some areas on Florida's east coast had seagrass areas collapse, the west coast of Florida's grass beds have been more resilient. That along with restoration efforts here are key to insuring healthy manatees for the future. This manatee is not skinny! Trichechus manatus latirostris, the Florida manatee at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in front of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida.
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  • A manatee swims over the warm Big Sister spring at Three Sisters Springs towards the shallow sunlit areas that rim the spring. Mangrove snapper (Lutjanus griseus) and white mullet (Mugil curema also seek warmth and minerals from Florida's underwater aquifer bubbling up. The round marks on the manatee's back are from barnacles shed earlier in the season. The big spring is rimmed with manatees, resting and socializing. Florida manatees come to Three Sisters Springs during the cooler months to rest and stay warm. Taken in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 10, 2011 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A Manatee Rescue boat is used as a platform to gather data sampling from a manatee. Body temperature monitoring, blood sampling,wound dressing, are some of the procedures in progress. Water is poured over the snout to help the animal with its breaths and to keep the skin moist. The manatee is only out of the water for a pre-determined safe period of time. Scars on the manatee are documented.
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  • A manatee swims over the warm Big Sister spring at Three Sisters Springs. Mangrove snapper (Lutjanus griseus) also seek warmth and minerals from Florida's underwater aquifer bubbling up. Natural sunlight highlights the scene. The round marks on the manatee's back are from barnacles shed earlier in the season. The big spring is rimmed with manatees, resting and socializing. Florida manatees come to Three Sisters Springs during the cooler months to rest and stay warm. Taken in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • A rare photograph of myself, Carol Grant, underwater with an interested manatee taken in February 2017. I'm almost always on the other side of the viewfinder! I turned the dome port around for this shot of a manatee investigating. Being very curious creatures they investigate their environment while comfortably floating in the clear blue spring water lit by the sun's rainbows. This is a peek at an undisturbed, natural behavior while this manatee winters in the freshwater springs. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. IUCN Red List: Endangered. USFWS implemented downlisting to Threatened 2017: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22106/0.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 10, 2011 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A Manatee Rescue boat is used as a platform to gather data sampling from a manatee. Body temperature monitoring and blood sampling are two of the procedures in progress. The manatee is only out of the water for a pre-determined safe period of time. Scars on the manatee are documented. Project Leader, Dr. Robert K. Bonde, is in among the researchers.
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  • It is very touching to observe a mother manatee leading her young calf around the safe warm springs. Passive observation on the manatees' terms is the proper way as shown by this polite snorkeler. Manatee calves often have wrinkly skin folds. This male calf has lots of wrinkles and he is fat! His mom feeds him well..  Florida manatees come to Three Sisters Springs during the cooler months to rest and stay warm. Taken in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • Manatee calves often have wrinkly skin folds. This male calf has lots of wrinkles and he is fat! His mom feeds him well. Here is is playing near an adult male manatee who didn't seem to mind having the curious little guy around.  Florida manatees come to Three Sisters Springs during the cooler months to rest and stay warm. Taken in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • When manatees rest there are no rules! Usually they rest on their stomachs, but a few unique individuals like to recline upside down as this female manatee is doing. Rainbow light adorns her underside. Manatees inhabit shallow waters all along Florida's costal and intracostal waterways. Being very curious creatures they investigate their environment while comfortably floating in the clear blue spring water lit by the sun's rainbows. This is a peek at an undisturbed, natural behavior while this manatee winters in the freshwater springs. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. IUCN Red List: Endangered. USFWS implemented downlisting to Threatened 2017: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22106/0. Taken under USFWS SUP Permit.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 10, 2011 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A Manatee Rescue boat is used as a platform to gather data sampling from a manatee. Project Leader, Dr. Robert K. Bonde, checks on the progress of several aspects of data acquisition going on at once. In the background is a weighing arch and other data collection and processing areas. The manatee is only out of the water for a pre-determined safe period of time. Scars on the manatee are documented.
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  • A manatee swims over the warm Big Sister spring at Three Sisters Springs. Mangrove snapper (Lutjanus griseus) also seek warmth and minerals from Florida's underwater aquifer bubbling up. The round marks on the manatee's back are from barnacles shed earlier in the season. The big spring is rimmed with manatees, resting and socializing. Florida manatees come to Three Sisters Springs during the cooler months to rest and stay warm. Taken in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • Relax with this female manatee as she leans back, stretches and takes a breath near submerged cypress tree roots in Little Sister Spring.  The warm blue freshwater of the Three Sisters Springs invites manatees to come bask in the warmth. It is vital these few remaining natural warm water Florida spring habitats are protected for the manatees to flock to in the cooler months.  Mangrove snapper, Lutjanus griseus, and a few bream, Lepomis spp., are also present to share the treasured habitat. I was very still in the water column and holding my breath to witness this natural and engaging manatee behavior. Taken at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee. IUCN Red List: Endangered. USFWS proposed downlisting to Threatened for 2017: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22106/0
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. January 25, 2012 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A manatee is captured and shows a brand H9. He is identified as Muddy Baron, a rehabilitated manatee released in Kings Bay on February 28, 2008. Supplemental oxygen is held up to its nostrils.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 10, 2011 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A Manatee Rescue boat is used as a platform while a researcher scans for succesful insertion of a passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag. Grease pencil marks designate a field ID number and sex of the animal. The manatee is only out of the water for a pre-determined safe period of time. Project Leader, Dr. Robert K. Bonde, oversees.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 29, 2012 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A netted manatee arches as it is pulled on shore as it splashes after being netted for data and sample acquisition. The assigned handlers are familiar with safety procedures for both the manatee and handlers. The animal is only kept out of the water for a safe, pre-determined timespan.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. December 7, 2011 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A recently captured manatee is rolled with straps while a stretcher is scooted underneath. The manatee is only out of the water for a pre-determined safe period of time.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. October 30, 2012 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A manatee is covered with a thermal blanket to keep its body temperature up on a cooler day. The manatee's wellbeing is foremost and it is only kept out of the water for a safe, pre-determined amount of time during data and sample acquisition.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 29, 2012 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A net is pulled in along with a captured encircled manatee. Animal handlers are trained in safety procedures not only for the manatee but also for the handlers. The animal is only kept out of the water for a safe, pre-determined timespan.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 29, 2012 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A netted manatee flips and splashes after being netted for data and sample acquisition. The assigned handlers are familiar with safety procedures for both the manatee and handlers. The animal is only kept out of the water for a safe, pre-determined timespan.
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  • On the Spring Equinox 2019, a mother manatee swims into the  freshwater warm springs with her appx. two week old calf. USGS Manatee Individual Photo-Identification System IDed the mother. I have all the information, contact me, Carol Grant for specific information. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered IUCN. USFWS downlisted to Threatened in 2017. Kings Bay, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • A young manatee calf has its mother resting near the submerged cypress tree roots in the crystal clear water at Three Sisters Springs, It is fall, prior to the cooling of the winter season in Florida.These two manatees are early arrivals to the springs before the multitude of other manatees arrive for the winter warming season. Mother manatee sometimes bring their calves to the wintering sites early to familiarize their little ones with all the nooks and crannies. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, IUCN Endangered but proposed downlisting to Threatened by USFWS for 2017: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22106/0.
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  • A Manatee seeks the warmest water it can during this cold winter day. Florida manatees come to Three Sisters Springs during the cooler months to rest and stay warm. This split-level image shows both land and underwater views. Taken in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • It is very touching to observe a mother manatee nuzzling with her calf in the warm, safe, springfed freshwaters during the cooler months. Florida manatees come to Three Sisters Springs during the cooler months to rest and stay warm. Taken in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • A female snorkeler politely observes an interested female manatee at Three Sisters Springs. Passive observation such as this allows for a once in a lifetime encounter.This manatee is curious and approached us showing keen interest in the photographer. It is late in the manatee season and the water is clear and blue in the springs. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. January 25, 2012 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A manatee is captured with a brand H9. He is identified as Muddy Baron, a rehabilitated manatee released in Kings Bay on February 28, 2008. Supplemental oxygen is held up to its nostrils, while he is readied for data and sample acquisition.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A young, curious manatee surfaces with reflection. It is late in the manatee season and March sunlight is very strong. The water is warm  and blue at Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 28, 2012, 3:08 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A mother manatee and her calf swim into Three Sisters Springs after being sampled for the manatee assessments four hours earlier. They are assigned grease pencil marks 19 and 20 along with their sex. This mother and calf was photographed in the net four hours earlier and were kept together and released together.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 28, 2012 10:56am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A mother manatee is netted along with her calf. They will be kept and released together after the data and sample acquisition process. The manatees will only be kept out of the water for a safe, pre-determined timespan.
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  • Female manatee poses for a photographer and a snorkeler at Three Sisters Springs. The calm demeanor of the people in the water allows for the manatee to show its curious nature. It is late in the manatee season and the water is clear and blue in the springs. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. December 7, 2011 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. Electrocardiography is preformed and recorded using a plastic container to shade the live imaging of the manatee's heart. The animal is only out of the water for a pre-determined safe period of time.
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  • An adult male manatee warms by a blue freshwater spring during winter time in Florida. Manatees need warm water sources to survive winter cold snaps and this manatee seemes quite comfortable basking in Florida sunlight. Trichechus manatus latirostris, the Florida manatee.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. A mother manatee swims with her calf over a large freshwater springhead. The sun shines strong light on the little manatee adding an etherial quality. Horizontal orientation with blue water. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. January 25, 2012 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. Grease pencil marks denote a field ID number assigned by the Project Leader. Sex of the manatee is also marked. The animal will only be out of the water for a safe, pre-detrmined timespan during data and sample collection.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. January 24, 2012 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A captured manatee in monitored while straps are attached to gently roll the animal for data and sample acquisition. The manatee is only kept out of the water for a safe, pre-determined timespan.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 10, 2011 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. Under a canopy assessment data is acquired and the manatee kept as comfortable as possible. The manatee in only kept out of the water for a safe, pre-determined timespan.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 10, 2011 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A Manatee Rescue boat transports a captured manatee to an area set up to test, measure, weigh and record all data collected in a pre-determined timespan.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. A young female manatee leisurely exits Three Sisters Springs in early October before many manatee gather at this warm water wintering site. This manatee was feeding back in the springs on the early-season grasses and vegetation. Horizontal orientation with beautiful blue spring water, reflection and cypress tree roots. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 10, 2011 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. An arch is used for weight and grease pencil marks have been applied showing a  field ID number assigned to the animal and its sex. A Manatee Rescue boat is in the background. The manatee is only out of the water for a pre-determined safe period of time.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. January 24, 2012 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A manatee slaps its tail after capture while being pulled on shore in a net. A Manatee Rescue boats stands by to transport the animal for data collection after control is gained.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. An adult manatee rests on its back in the warm freshwater. Fish, bream, Lepomis spp. surround the resting male manatee. Verticle orientation with sun rays. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 28, 2012, 3:08 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A mother manatee and her calf swim into Three Sisters Springs after being sampled for the manatee assessments four hours earlier. They are assigned grease pencil marks 19 and 20 along with their sex. This mother and calf was photographed in the net four hours earlier and were kept together and released together.
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  • Two females, a female manatee and a lady snorkeler bond in the clear blue waters of Three Sisters Springs. Sometimes manatees are very curious about all life surrounding them, even us. The snorkeler respects the manatee's space. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, IUCN Endangered but proposed downlisting to Threatened by USFWS for 2017: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22106/0
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  • A Florida manatee peers out at the viewer. It is still covered by red algae that has not disappeared yet due to a warm winter so far. The natural curiosity of this intriguing marine mammal is evident. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, IUCN Endangered but proposed downlisting to Threatened by USFWS for 2017: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22106/0
    Manatee_with_Red_Algae-1363.tif
  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. An older male manatee calf plays intimately with its mother. This behavior is thought to be a sign to the mother that her calf needs to be weaned. Floating in the late-season blue freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation with reflections. A male manatee calf surfaces with its mother in the warm  freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. Late in the 2014 manatee season in March many manatee gather near the warm  freshwater vents of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. January 24, 2012 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A manatee is secured with many helping hands. The animal is only kept out of the water for a pre-determined safe timespan.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. January 24, 2012 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. Electrocardiography is preformed and recorded using a plastic container to shade the live imaging of the manatee's heart. The animal is only out of the water for a pre-determined safe period of time.
    Manatee_assessments_CGrant_PS-280.tif
  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. January 25, 2012 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A manatee is photographed directly after being captured. Its scars will be documented and addressed. The animal will only be out of the water for a safe, pre-detrmined timespan.
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  • A female manatee peers above and below the surface of the Florida springs. Manatees have poor eyesight but do see colors and watery shapes. She also feels the surroundings with her tactile body hairs and whiskery snout. The demeanor looks completely relaxed as she balances on her tail while leaning back with perfect buoyancy in the freshwater. Sunfish or bream (Lepomis sp.) surround her. Vertical orientation with blue water and light rays. Undisturbed, natural behavior. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee mother and calf take breaths simultaniously. Many researchers believe that manatee breathing is a learned behavior and it is not uncommon for cow and calf pairs to breath together. The bond is tight between the mom and her calf for nearly two years. as there is so much to learn. They are navigating  out of a manatee-only resting area thus the USFWS markers to the left. The pair swims around to various spots at the warm Three Sisters Springs,  Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, IUCN Endangered but proposed downlisting to Threatened by USFWS for 2017: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22106/0.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Manatee mother takes a breath while nursing her calf. Manatee mom multitasks near Pretty Sister Spring's warm blue freshwater. This is one of the three tandem springs that comprise Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A mother manatee caresses her older male calf with her snout. This calf is nearing the time of weaning. Is this one of the tender touches from mom before he leaves the nest? Strong March sunlight lights this intimate scene. The pair is floating in the warm blue freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A young manatee calf swims next to its relaxing mother swimming on her side in the warm, fresh blue water of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Closeup of a mother manatee as she nurses her calf near a large freshwater springhead. Calm spring waters enhance a peaceful reflection on the surface. Horizontal orientation with blue water. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • A young manatee swims into the heart of the warm freshwater springs during a cool winter day. Florida manatees come to Three Sisters Springs during the cooler months to rest and stay warm. This split-level image shows both land and underwater views. Taken in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. A mother manatee swims with her calf midday near a large freshwater springhead. The pair is facing forward, looking at the viewer and the reflection is on the surface. Horizontal orientation with blue and aqua mixed waters. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. A mother manatee swims with her calf over a large freshwater springhead. The sun shines strong light on the pair in the peaceful waters. Horizontal orientation with blue water. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. January 24, 2012 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A manatee is photographed and readied for transport to a foam pad at one of the data and sample acquisition stations.
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  • Above and below image of a manatee at Three Sisters Springs shows the strong sunlight warming the springs and the lovely Florida blue sky above. Three Sisters Springs on a clear blue water peaceful day.  Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered IUCN. USFWS downlisted to Threatened in 2017. Kings Bay, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A male manatee calf surfaces with its mother and is lit by strong, late-season sunlight in the warm  freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 29, 2012 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. Project Leader Dr. Robert K. Bonde preparing for a procedure on a manatee. The animal is only kept out of the water for a safe, pre-determined timespan.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 10, 2011 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. An arch is used for weight documentation as the animal is hoisted up. Grease pencil marks denote an assigned field ID number and its sex. The manatee is only out of the water for a pre-determined safe period of time.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A young female manatee calf with a thick algae layer poses next to its mother in the warm blue freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 10, 2011 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. Cathy Beck, Wildlife Biologist with US Geological Survey's Sirenia Project, documents various manatee data on an official form.
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  • A young manatee knows exactly where the warmest place in the freshwater springs is on this January winter day. Florida manatees come to Three Sisters Springs during the cooler months to rest and stay warm. This split-level image has the spring below and blue sky with cypress and other trees above. Taken in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • A female manatee is curious and gazes at the photographer. The rainbow sun rays create beautiful patterns on her quite photogenic manatee face. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Seven manatee swim into the clear freshwater of Three Sisters Springs. The manatees know exactly where they want to go to claim their favorite spots in the warm waters of Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A manatee surfaces for a breath of fresh air by one of the warm blue freshwater vents of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A male manatee calf surfaces for a breath with its mother in the warm  freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. A mother manatee nurses her calf near a large freshwater springhead. Calm spring waters enhance a peaceful reflection on the surface. Horizontal orientation with blue water. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • A relaxed feamle manatee and swimmer observe each other at Three Sisters Springs. Passive observation such as this allows for a once in a lifetime encounter for this snorkeler. It is late in the manatee season and the water is clear and blue in the springs. The fish are bream or commonly known as sunfish (Lepomis sp.). Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. October 30, 2012 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. A manatee is covered with a thermal blanket to keep its body temperature up on a cooler day. It is under an arch used for hoisting and weighing and it is only kept out of the water for a safe, pre-determined amount of time during data and sample acquisition.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. A manatee swims over Big Sister Spring attracting a school of Mangrove snapper, Lutjanus griseus, in its wake. These warm blue freshwaters of Three Sisters Springs are a winter haven for manatees and various fish. Taken at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A young, curious manatee swims over a sleeping mother and calf in the warm  freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. November 10, 2011 pm. Researchers from several federal and state agencies and other partners work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. Official form filled out by Cathy Beck, Wildlife Biologist with US Geological Survey's Sirenia Project, documents various manatee data including markings or scars.
    Manatee_assessments_CGrant_PS-337.tif
  • Young male manatee calf displays dexterity while stretching during playtime. Rainbow sunrays light his carefree expression in the warm springs. Three Sisters Springs on a clear blue water peaceful day.  Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered IUCN. USFWS downlisted to Threatened in 2017. Kings Bay, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A manatee flexes his snout near submerged cypress tree roots providing a haven for a lone Mangrove snapper, Lutjanus griseus, and a few bream, Lepomis spp. The fish also share the warm blue freshwater of this part of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. A manatee floats with perfect buoyancy near submerged cypress tree roots providing a haven for a lone mangrove snapper, Lutjanus griseus. Snapper share the warm blue freshwater of this part of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee Health Assessments, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. January 24, 2012 am. Researchers from several federal and state agencies work together to gather data during the manatee capture and health assessments. The net used is 400 feet in length, 30 feet deep, with 3 X 3 square mesh and football floats for buoyancy.
    Manatee_assessments_CGrant_PS-71.tif
  • A young manatee follows it's mother around Three Sisters Springs. It is early in the cooler manatee season and this pair seemed to be taking a tour of the springs with no other manatees present. This split-level image shows the underwater springs with manatees and the cypress and other trees above. There is a corner of the boardwalk with an observer. Talen in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee,
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Vertical orientation. A mother manatee swims with her male calf right next to her. Strong March sunlight lights this scene with reflections on the calm surface. The pair is swimming in the warm blue freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. Manatee mother and young curious calf bask in warming sunlight at Pretty Sister Spring. Mangrove snapper, Lutjanus griseus, also swim in the warm blue freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee mothers swimming with their calves are often joined by young males or other calves. Males like to pester the slow-moving pairs and calves temporarily alone while their mothers forage will also follow mother and calf duos. Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Endangered. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. A male manatee calf rubs snouts with his affectionate mother near a warm water spring vent. The mother and this older calf have a close bond. Horizontal orientation. The pair is floating in the warm blue freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. An older male manatee calf plays intimately with his mother. This behavior is thought to be a signal to mom that her calf needs to be weaned. Strong March sunlight lights this intimate scene. The pair is floating in the warm blue freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee mother and calf are seemingly entwined in strong warming Florida sun rays. The bond is tight between the mom and her baby for nearly two years. They navigate around the springs near the submerged cypress tree roots in the crystal clear water at Three Sisters Springs,  Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, IUCN Endangered but proposed downlisting to Threatened by USFWS for 2017: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22106/0. Nikon d7200 1/80 f8 Tokina 10-17 at 15mm ISO 400 Subal Underwater Housing, Subal 8" dome port, natural light. Post-processing is normal listed actions.
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  • New image. This curious male manatee checks out the photographer while rising for a breath near a warm spring. The thin cloud layer produced an interesting glow in the springs. Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris). Endangered. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Theo, my husband, is the snorkeler demonstranting "let the manatee come to you". Passive observation with one's hands to oneself  is how to interact with this endearing and often "friendly" marine mammal. There is strong sunlight  and blue spring water with schools of mangrove snapper (Lutjanus griseus)  on a cool Florida day. Horizontal orientation and polite, passive observation. Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Verticle orientation. A manatee flexes its snout and appears to be saying something with manatee lips in the warm  freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. Featured is clear water and light rays picturing swimming manatee, water and light movement. A male manatee follows a female into the warm  freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A female manatee in warming rainbow light rays swims towards the viewer followed by a male.  Multiple other manatees are in the background in the freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. A mother manatee rests on the bottom as her calf surfaces for air. Reflected are the manatees and three vents at one of the springs of Three Sisters. The pair is warming themselves in the warm blue , safe freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Manatee mother and calf along with another adult gather around the warm spring known as Big Sister Spring. Mangrove snapper, Lutjanus grisius, also winters here. The calf follows mom closely like a good calf and doesn't get lost. In the distance is a manatee-only resting area delineated by underwater markers. Big Sister is the largest of the Three Sisters Springs,  Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee,
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Several manatees hang out and socialize in Little Sister Spring. Mangrove snapper, Lutjanus griseus, and bream, Lepomis spp., also swim in the warm blue freshwater of this spring that is part of Three Sisters Springs. Bream target dead skin on the manatees and the sirenians try to ignore the irritating nips as much as possible. The minor fish nusiance doesn't keep them from basking and socializing in the warm waters of Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, endangered. Horizontal orientation. Five manatee rest and sun themselves in the warm  freshwater of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA.
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  • Two manatees know exactly where the warmest place in the freshwater springs is on this January winter day. Florida manatees come to Three Sisters Springs during the cooler months to rest and stay warm. This split-level image shows both land and underwater views. Taken in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Kings Bay, Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida USA. Florida manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee
    Two_Manatees_Seek_Warmest_Spots-1364.tif
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