Florida Manatees

We have now seen several of Florida's natural springs which with their 72F water create a warm stop for Manatees to gather during cold spells.  These springs are usually so clear that you can see to the bottom of 20' pools. Located near rivers, they also occasionally flood with river water and turn tea colored from the tannin in the water. The picture below is a prime example of ideal conditions. Also note that over 100 of these endangered species died during the late January cold spell due to thermal shock.