Habitat Basics: The reason Crystal River Manatee Fun finds so many manatees on our manatee snorkeling tours isn’t just luck, but it’s because of our proximity to the Three Sisters Springs! Manatees are very sensitive animals when it comes to temperature – they cannot survive in water below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The springs keep Kings …See More

Manatees diets consist mainly of seagrasses, which they graze on in shallow coastal waters and estuaries. Manatees are also known to consume other aquatic vegetation, including algae and water hyacinths. With a large, flexible upper lip and powerful prehensile lips, manatees are well-adapted to feeding on a variety of submerged vegetation. They use their flippers …See More

We had the absolute best day on the water, observing these beautiful, gentle giants in their natural environment. With the cooler months coming in, more and more manatees will be returning to the springs. The springs offer year-round 72 degree water, which keeps the manatees warm during the colder months. We encountered more than a …See More