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Florida Manatee at Crystal River, Florida

Crystal River, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, FL, Florida, Florida manatee: Trichechus manatus latirostrus, Mammalia, Manatees: Trichechidae, Marine Life, Marine Mammals, Sirenia, Three Sister's Springs, USA, United States, marine, ocean, portrait, underwater, underwater photo, wide angle

The Florida manatee is typically found in shallow rivers, bays, estuaries and coastal waters. This Florida manatee was photographed at Three Sister’s Springs in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Manatees seek these warm water springs during the winter time in order to stay warm as temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit can kill them. Learn more about Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.