Blue Spring Florida Manatees State Park
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- ORANGE CITY, FL ( Florida TV) Blue Spring Florida Manatees State Park. One of the best places to see manatees in all of Florida. Florida TV takes an inside look as to why manatees flock here each year. And why people travel from around the world just to view these amazing creatures.
We tag along with the “Save The Manatee” experts that show us how they track, save and count these sea cows. Save the Manatee Club was founded in 1981 by Bob Graham, former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator, and singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The Club was started with the mission to protect manatees and their habitat. Today, Save the Manatee Club is the world’s leading manatee conservation organization.
BLUE SPRING STATE PARK
Conservation measures can produce astounding results. In 1970, two years before Blue Spring State Park was established, researchers tracked 14 manatees in the spring run. By 2005, after years of park improvements and manatee protection efforts, wintering manatee numbers exceeded 200. By 2018, that number skyrocketed to a record 485.
Besides sea cows, fish abound in the spring run, and these attract a variety of wading birds, ospreys, eagles and kingfishers. To see the park’s wonders, one can hike along the spring run or on the 4.5-mile Pine Island Trail. One can also launch a canoe or kayak, rent one at the park or take a guided riverboat cruise.
Blue Spring State Park is a state park located west of Orange City, Florida in the United States. The park is a popular tourist destination; available activities include canoeing, SCUBA diving, kayaking, fishing, camping, hiking, wildlife watching, and swimming.
Please call Blue Spring State Park at 386-775-3663 before your visit to get the latest manatee count.
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A transparent kayak would suit him better, I think.
How can I join the organization to help preserve manatee way of life
Barbara manteee manteee your the one of me
Interesting about Manatee: ruclips.net/video/hYxNZUOcK0k/видео.html
Went swimming there, and as we were swimming around we saw a stray one coming up to us. He was huge and so so curious. He scared a bunch if people but omg I've never seen a more sweet, adorable animal ever in my life. They're just really curious and wanna see what you are.
Are manatees harmful?
@@lebowski5721 Not at all. 100% harmless.
@@lebowski5721 you'd have to be pretty dumb to let a manatee hurt you lol
That’s probably due to the fact that they have no natural predators (except stupid humans and their boats that harm them)
I heard of a guy getting his wiener bit off their once! They are like a fresh water Great White.
I was swimming there 20 years ago with four girls. A large female manatee swam up to us and rolled over on her back wanting a belly rub. The youngest girl then climbed on top of my head and started screaming. This place is Florida's best kept secret.
@Jordan Jay I used to live in Melbourne Florida and kept our boat in a marina. We were watching a group of manatees from the shore when one surfaced and blew snot all over my Air Force dress uniform. Fun times.
I was also there 20 years ago! I just responded to two other similar comments. Imagine the coincidence if we were there together, though I suspect this experience happens often as it's common for them to pass through the swimming area and thousands, hundreds of thousands have visited and swam there. I'll add the comment I wrote below though :)
I swam with a manatee in Florida once. By that I mean all us kids were swimming in a river, located in a state park with hot springs, when a manatee came down the river to us. None of us knew until the lifeguards started shouting to get out and all of us crowded near the single ladder to climb out onto a deck. I looked back through the clear Florida water and saw it coming towards us. The young boy bebind me was last in line to get out and just before it was my turn to escape on the ladder I looked back and saw the manatee directly under him. He started screaming terrified, "It's touching my foot!!!" I wasn't afraid because that majestic manatee was so magical and friendly looking. I remember as all of us kids and parents stood around watching it pass through the swimming area and being so disappointed and confused why we weren't allowed to swim with it.
Why aren’t boat propeller guards mandatory by law? Seems like an easy fix to stop the destruction of these beautiful creatures
Good question
As a wise question as yours may be, the answer is relatively simple and dumb; it is because they do not want to pay extra money for manatee.
Probably because it’s not convenient enough. People want (I assume) good propellers to enjoy speed in large bodies of water. And (I assume again) propeller guards disrupt/throw off that speed maneuverability etc. or is too expensive otherwise.
That is a good question however the prop scars are actually not as serious as the manatee striking the actual boat. the manatees are able to recover from the cuts relatively well however when the hull of the boat hits the manatee the real damage is done. Boat strikes break bones and cause internal damage much more serious than what is evident on the outside.
I suddenly need to see them in person...😍
Mark Joseph Ferrer Lacambra I think you should go there
Mark Joseph Ferrer Lacambra I did it’s not the good
Yayks, same!
They are even cuter in person!
I grew up in a small town on the east coast of south FL and my family would go to something called, "The Indian River Boardwalk" (not a real boardwalk) to look for Manatees. They would come up close to eat the Algae that would grown next to the retention wall. And nothing was cuter than the big Mama Manatees with their fat little calves. Definitely worth seeing in person! 🥰
You can swim with them at Crystal River, Florida... I did last week! Will be posting my video soon... 😊
I’ve long felt they are my spirit animal.
My all time favorite animal. I'd love to swim with them. That's on my bucket list.
We need something like that in Jamaica 🇯🇲
Where do manatees go in jamaica? Please and thsnk you. New living here and knew where they were in florida.
@@vgnvz from my understanding they like the lower US and part of the carribeans you’ll probably see them close to less traffic shores
Need to ban props where manatees hang. Only jacuzzi pumps allowed
Scientists: Ah yes, the magnificent herd of sea cows grazing in a gentle river...
Pirates: Mermaids off the Starboard!
Little Kids: WOW!
Everyone Else: So Many!!
Me: Sea Potatoes! :3
People with Thalassmophobia: *AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH*
Protect these animals at all costs ❤️
2:53 Dang, she came a long way to witness the "snorkeling cattle".
A big one asked us for directions to warmer water and a belly rub then she saw we had Doritos and asked to try a family sized bag so we said sure she loved them so we gave her a box of lucky charms she seemed to admire as well we called her the dumpster after that. She pulled us to the nearest gas station once we strapped the boat onto her. We were flying across that blue water atleast 3 knots. Then my Mom woke me for dinner.
Many MANY Manatees.🐮🏖 we will visit in March. 2020 sea cow season. Sea elephants? I like sea cow better.
Shawn Hampshirehick 😀😀😀
What a beautiful place and beautiful animals. Jesus makes the most amazing things! ❤️✝️❤️
If only Jesus actually created these animals
@@marcs8395
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
The same was in the beginning with God.
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
- John 1:1-3
@@ThornsandMyrtles anyone who brings me a source from a gospel doesn’t know history. The gospels aren’t prophets and they didn’t live in the time of Jesus. Try a different source
@@marcs8395 We’re going to have to disagree on that. However, I wish you the best and will be praying for you. Have a blessed night!
Amen
Due to Covid-19, we can`t cross the border into the U.S. from Canada which means we are sure going to miss seeing the Manatees this winter.
I know less Canadian Tourist this year clogging up the place 👍
The manatees will be wearing masks, anyway.
I love the United States of America. ❤️
Manatees all along Caribbean too. Africa has dugongs
This individual is in a particular situation
He’s just sittin there in his situation. No Mac and cheese in sight. No cheese in the chili.
@@Braybe-Doll dorn where's my Chesee
A very particular situation
3:03 i felt that in my soul
Just heard the news that nearly 850 of these wonderful creatures have died this year due to their food supply being poisoned.
i know very sad
What a beautiful gentle creature!
He is still talking to him self, cuz animals dont talk back 🤔
How about a cage around the propeller and it won't Mark the animals or slow down the boat
Females in the water? You mean 'Mermaids'
we have this in Mantanani island, SABAH, Malaysia 🇲🇾
Who is this manatee whisper?
He’s not a manatee whisperer. But his name is in the story .
. "Man can measure the value of his own soul in the grateful look directed by an animal he has helped."
Is it true the Jimmy Buffett uses 100 percent pure Manatee meat in his Cheeseburger in Paradise?
These animals are on the way of evaluation towards whales...?
Manatee muito lindos !!!indefesos
Em extinção ? Tem que Preservar ?
São lindos !!!! Vive em lagos Limpos !!!
Sem impuresas !!! Limpos !!!!
Manatee lindos !!! Preservar
a natureza !!!! 🥇🌍🌏🌎
Why is everyone dressed like it’s 30° ? It’s Florida.
It was cool that day. :)
I respect animals and I don't want to touch a fragile animal that prefers to be left alone.
I thought these are sea creatures? Will they die if they went to sea?
They live in both saltwater and freshwater
Aqua Elephants huh
Recommened ?
"Keeping track of wild manatees"
Are there any domesticated ones?
I have a question 🙋♂️ how about alligators in Florida at that area?
He said in another video that there hasn’t been any recorded instances where the alligator have been aggressive to the manatees. He also said that there have actually been instances where the manatees have bothered the alligators. They live in peace there.
Welcome in islam
Yeah, but for big snorkel dude Brad, if its not allowed to respectfully swim with them then no fun. I just swam w/ a whole herd and it was surreal. Rules, do not chase them around rather be out there in harmony with them !!!
The water were so clear wtf its unreal. I wonder what it taste like
What we have in our island country, Palau is dugong. Similar but with different shape of tails.
Theyre like floaties but alive lol
That’s a great description. Ha ha love it
They fight hard every day about it indeed I’m never dead about it lol that’s only me gladly that they fight me up for it
Menate gapo nih weh... Wey la, besanyo
Family guy captured so many manatees for their joke's ideas. So, yeah, if we want to save manatees, we know what to do...
Giant sea cows
Scooby The Karaoke Guy they are big!
@@randyrauch i live like less then 15 mins away from that park.
Scooby The Karaoke Guy that is awesome. Such an amazing place.
What happens if you stay inside a state park in a small van when they close up and you don't have a camp or rv site? Do they fine you?
Great job. Love them. Super cute. Thank you. God bless you. 💗➕💗
Nobody:
The RUclips algorithm: Hold, it hasn't been 10 years
I think it should be an specific area to feed lettuce to the manaties since they cant find their food. A place to make sure no contamination can be built from what maybe descomposition of the vegetable. Or protect the areas the manaties gather for food making sure the alge they eat can be grown. I think it be worth the try.
They have plenty to eat already. What makes you think otherwise?
They did a feeding program this year in Florida to keep them from dying. They feed them lettuce. They eat sea grass in the wild but it has died since there is too much pollution and algae that removes the oxygen the grass needs to grow. They saved many of them this year.
I want to come too, beautiful place and manatees😍
Calves are baby cows. Manamini is the name for baby manatees, Don’t believe me look it up. Shout out YT hood nature👋🏽
Interesting
Dugong
Oh gosh I remember when this asshole at the beginning threatened me because I did a dive down to the bottom of a spring to get a camera my brother dropped. Said I could be fined for disturbing a manatee that was sleeping nearly 100 feet away on the other side of the spring area.
if china will c this they will eat this animal.
They taste like chicken.
That's a little creepy
3:13 Mary Ambrose looks like the Man With The Golden Voice
No gators here?
Yes there are some gators but they live in peace there
I still can’t understand how seaman 😅 thought these were women
Species is the singular form. Not “speeshy”
I know it better than all of you
It uks palaergizm-theoceanisu
Such majestic potatoes
Lovely video and nice to see that these innocent lovelies can visit and be there safe
How will your grandkidsjavek
Where else du they have manatees youcouldtoucb
Amazing initiative by the people protecting them and preserving their wildlife
I so agree with you. They do a great job.
Would they eat a hot dog if someone tossed one in there?
Great ❤❤💚💚🌿🌿
In which month does manatees gather here?
protect them.
They are very cute in their own way, but how the hell did sailors mistake them for women back in the day, I have no idea!
Desperation delirium delusions?
Saw some of them Last year at floria lake
Are there gators in that water ?
I'm so blessed to live right up the road from here. Our drinking water comes from the aqua fir of blue springs. Drink it daily. :)
Manytees
Habitat for YOU, manatee!
Preserve lamantin please
I have a. Manatee plushy he’s so cute and I can microwave him and freeze him if you get a warmis plush you should microwave them for 00:45 seconds
We have big ones smallpneswm
The shore is all awallofmrences
Well done Florida. These things are slow and could have been wiped out years ago like Stellar's Sea Cow. Protecting them and their environment will guarantee spending tourists (including Aussies where The Dugong lives). A win/ win situation.
Im afraid of the animals.
This is incredible.
ทำไมประเทศคุณไม่สูญพันธุ์ แต่ประเทศไทยกกำลังจะสูญพันธุ์
Pristine
Are the manatees extinct?
Why did you put a stairs intu it’s habitatinclosure in canleavefrom
sooo cute!
It’s pig but in the oceanumonsyer
Like it nibbles onthflour
72 degree water temp year round? Sounds like an oasis to me.. 🌴
If the mannatee is what the pirates confused for a mermaid they were on a little to much sauce lol
My favorite swimming hole♥️♥️
Very nice video 👍😍😍😍💓💓💓😍😍😍👍
Manatees is dugong
Manatees have zero fear of humans and have no nature predators such an interesting animal
They are like Seals
They are amazing