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Florida Manatee
Florida manatee (present in Kings Bay and Crystal River NWR year-round, but highest aggregation November – March = approx. 600 manatees vs. summer months = approx. 30 manatees).
The Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus). These aquatic mammals have elongated round bodies that taper to a flat, paddle-shaped tail.…
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Manatee Confab Breaks Records
Manatee Confab Breaks Records
Manatees know a good thing when they see it.
At least that seems to be the case in Citrus County where record-breaking numbers of manatees are congregating in the warm waters near Crystal River.
Earlier this week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had to shut down access to Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River when an estimated 300 sea cowsmoved into the area to enjoy the warmer waters. Now,…
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Things to Do in Florida: Manatee Viewing Center
Things to Do in Florida: Manatee Viewing Center
When people travel to Florida, one popular activity is trying to spot the local sea life, such as dolphins and manatees. Dolphins aren’t too hard to find. Stand on just about any pier or drive over nearly every bridge and chances are good you’ll spot one or two out in the water. Manatees, on the other hand, are much trickier to spot in the wild.
Manatees are endangered, so you’re working with a…
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Florida Manatee: Opening a Door to Survival
Florida Manatee: Opening a Door to Survival
Despite its frequent coating of green algae and a face only a mother should love, the Florida manatee is a big-time celebrity. Sadly, the manatee—known as a gentle giant or sea cow—is also on the brink of extinction.
Each year manatees battle to survive water quality issues and cold snaps. Despite federal and state efforts to protect the manatee, the future of this endangered species is far from…
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March 4 2015 Such an amazing video captured by Captain John of some beautiful fish in the gorgeous springs!
Beauty doesn't stop with just manatees. Everyday we see all the beauty mother nature has to offer here on the nature coast!
Reclassifying Florida manatees: From endangered to threatened
For more than four decades, the iconic, blubbery Florida manatee has been listed as an endangered species, enabling it to survive in protected warm water habitats along busy, heavily populated Florida coasts.
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S.F virtual reality accelerator will promote the technology
S.F virtual reality accelerator will promote the technology #vr #virtualreality
A San Francisco venture firm is recruiting startups to build what its partners hope becomes the framework for the brave new world of virtual reality.
Venture capitalist Mike Rothenbergimagines a future in which visiting Grandma is as easy as putting on a headset. In a decade or two, he predicts, companies will worry not only about their social media presence, but also their virtual reality…
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