Crystal River Manatee Trip Report

Videodude · Feb 24, 2011

Hey everyone.

Last weekend I took a group of 16 up to Crystal River to snorkel with the manatees. While there weren't as many there this year as last, encounters were still plentiful and everyone still had a great time. Here are a couple of links to YouTube videos I posted:

YouTube - 2.19.11 Manatee at Three Sisters Springs
YouTube - 2.19.11 Manatee Encounter at Crystal River

CaptEsteban · Feb 26, 2011

It is nice & warm, now, but we have had a cold Winter here in the area. Manatees have been in 3 Sisters by the 100's every cold morning . My biggest concern is that i see very little vegetation left for them, anywhere. They need to hold out a little whil longer til the Gulf water temps get warmer.

LakeCountyDiver · Feb 26, 2011

Well that is good you still got to see many. It is a delicate time of year for them right now.

deeper thoughts · Feb 27, 2011

nice.

MMambassador · Feb 27, 2011

Great videos! I'm heading to Devil's Den and Crystal River in a couple of weeks for my first dive trip to Florida. What's the water temp of the River? Any advice for a springs/river newbie?

scubaskipper · Feb 27, 2011

Looks like the second video might have some questionable behavior. You have to remember it's all about PERCEPTION, from shore, from on the water and from in the water. When in doubt, don't.

bilsant · Mar 1, 2011

Going up with some friends to manatee snorkel Saturday and then dive the Rainbow River. Sunday we're diving the Devils Den and Blue Grotto. Any updated reports? Are the manatees holding or starting to leave?

Thanks

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