It’s one thing to visit an aquarium and gaze in awe at a 1,000-pound manatee swimming just behind the glass. It’s another thing to share the same water with Florida’s sea cows, encountering them in an ...

It’s no secret that Florida’s clear blue water is home to an array of natural beauty and biodiversity. If you love snorkeling or scuba diving, and especially if you love animals, this unique activity ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Nov. 15 marks the official start of manatee season. It’s the time of year when the water starts to cool off and the manatees start to congregate. It’s also a time of big business ...

From left, Nicky Christiansen, Mike Christiansen Sr., Mike Christiansen Jr., Kathleen Christiansen and Anthony Christiansen go on a Manatee Tour and Dive manatee snorkeling tour on July 21, 2018, in ...

Crystal River is the place to be to see manatees. Thousands of visitors gather, year after year, to catch a glimpse of the ...

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — To Vickie Hall, manatee season is about educating others on how to respectfully experience swimming with manatees and the importance of their conservation. Hall is the operations ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida is known for making dreams come true. And while many associate Orlando with vacation magic (Hello, Disney!), a ...

Several local charter and tour operators voiced strong support Wednesday for the county’s new Eco-Compliant Partner Program, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s one thing to visit an aquarium and gaze in awe at a 1,000-pound manatee swimming just behind the glass. It’s ...