Blue Spring Florida Manatees State Park

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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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@Florida-TV 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best places to see Manatees. A fun place for free diving and swimming. 🔴Subscribe for more Florida TV kzfaq.info...

@argiberico 3 жыл бұрын

A transparent kayak would suit him better, I think.

@nycashone 3 жыл бұрын

How can I join the organization to help preserve manatee way of life

@kevgil2000 2 жыл бұрын

Barbara manteee manteee your the one of me

@brienfoaboutanything9037 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting about Manatee: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nr-ogb2GtMmvYJ8.html

@alyssaj6579 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@lebowski5721 4 жыл бұрын

Are manatees harmful?

@thebabbler8867 3 жыл бұрын

@@lebowski5721 Not at all. 100% harmless.

@somerandommenace 3 жыл бұрын

@@lebowski5721 you'd have to be pretty dumb to let a manatee hurt you lol

@ES11777 3 жыл бұрын

That’s probably due to the fact that they have no natural predators (except stupid humans and their boats that harm them)

@salvagemonster3612 3 жыл бұрын

I heard of a guy getting his wiener bit off their once! They are like a fresh water Great White.

@wes326 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@wes326 2 жыл бұрын

@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.

@Erin-000 17 күн бұрын

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.

@aquaeious16 4 жыл бұрын

I suddenly need to see them in person...😍

@randyrauch 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Joseph Ferrer Lacambra I think you should go there

@brittanykernop4972 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Joseph Ferrer Lacambra I did it’s not the good

@razeval5543 3 жыл бұрын

Yayks, same!

@allisonconnor3310 3 жыл бұрын

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! 🥰

@regiirecords8829 3 жыл бұрын

You can swim with them at Crystal River, Florida... I did last week! Will be posting my video soon... 😊

@pasturedparadise 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve long felt they are my spirit animal.

@souljapolo96 3 жыл бұрын

Why aren’t boat propeller guards mandatory by law? Seems like an easy fix to stop the destruction of these beautiful creatures

@gadgetgasspoll2923 3 жыл бұрын

Good question

@anstjsdlr 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@stevelucky7579 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@snoopdogg8737 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@bredixon7685 3 жыл бұрын

My all time favorite animal. I'd love to swim with them. That's on my bucket list.

@thebabbler8867 3 жыл бұрын

2:53 Dang, she came a long way to witness the "snorkeling cattle".

@bossywilliams6837 3 жыл бұрын

We need something like that in Jamaica 🇯🇲

@vgnvz 3 жыл бұрын

Where do manatees go in jamaica? Please and thsnk you. New living here and knew where they were in florida.

@haloteddy5059 3 жыл бұрын

@@vgnvz from my understanding they like the lower US and part of the carribeans you’ll probably see them close to less traffic shores

@tbublz 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ES11777 3 жыл бұрын

Protect these animals at all costs ❤️

@maureenackerley8024 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful gentle creature!

@anneperera2936 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video and nice to see that these innocent lovelies can visit and be there safe

@techh8662 3 жыл бұрын

3:03 i felt that in my soul

@gabydersch1482 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. Love them. Super cute. Thank you. God bless you. 💗➕💗

@athayphom3551 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing initiative by the people protecting them and preserving their wildlife

@randyrauch 2 жыл бұрын

I so agree with you. They do a great job.

@ben737D 3 жыл бұрын

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*

@alexanderlopez1812 3 жыл бұрын

. "Man can measure the value of his own soul in the grateful look directed by an animal he has helped."

@simplyjane92 2 жыл бұрын

Manatees are my favorite animal♡ so good to see them being cared for and have a safe haven.

@inharmonywithearth9982 2 жыл бұрын

They are starving to death now. This is 2 years ago. Now herbicide toxins being sprayed all over Florida's waters because the agencies get grant money for it. There has been an extreme die off because the aquatic plants these vegan mammals feed on are routinely eradicated to get that grant money. All they need to get the money is say they found an invasive plant from Monsanto/ USDA list.

@simplyjane92 2 жыл бұрын

@@inharmonywithearth9982 that's disgusting how can that be changed?

@nining931 3 жыл бұрын

I want to come too, beautiful place and manatees😍

@ThornsandMyrtles 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place and beautiful animals. Jesus makes the most amazing things! ❤️✝️❤️

@marcs8395 3 жыл бұрын

If only Jesus actually created these animals

@ThornsandMyrtles 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@marcs8395 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@ThornsandMyrtles 3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@chickasawstarrmountain9747 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@MbisonBalrog 3 жыл бұрын

Need to ban props where manatees hang. Only jacuzzi pumps allowed

@johannesswillery7855 3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible.

@imhere2clownyourass348 4 жыл бұрын

Giant sea cows

@randyrauch 4 жыл бұрын

Scooby The Karaoke Guy they are big!

@imhere2clownyourass348 4 жыл бұрын

@@randyrauch i live like less then 15 mins away from that park.

@randyrauch 4 жыл бұрын

Scooby The Karaoke Guy that is awesome. Such an amazing place.

@brimet5701 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@goldteethman8720 3 жыл бұрын

I know less Canadian Tourist this year clogging up the place 👍

@johnkoenig326 3 жыл бұрын

The manatees will be wearing masks, anyway.

@sweipamelat.9535 3 жыл бұрын

What we have in our island country, Palau is dugong. Similar but with different shape of tails.

@mikee6571 Жыл бұрын

They are amazing

@sakinastraveldiary4562 3 жыл бұрын

I love the United States of America. ❤️

@MbisonBalrog 3 жыл бұрын

Manatees all along Caribbean too. Africa has dugongs

@12dollacigarette 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work

@AGirlHasNoName1.168 Жыл бұрын

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. :)

@12vLife 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@joshfabregas7162 3 жыл бұрын

thank you ron swanson 🥰

@ceritasambilan 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@pauloyoshizaki2103 3 жыл бұрын

Manatee muito lindos !!!indefesos Em extinção ? Tem que Preservar ? São lindos !!!! Vive em lagos Limpos !!! Sem impuresas !!! Limpos !!!! Manatee lindos !!! Preservar a natureza !!!! 🥇🌍🌏🌎

@Randy1337 2 жыл бұрын

I want to hug these Manatees

@user-yy3rg5xj7q 3 жыл бұрын

sooo cute!

@XiaoFury 3 жыл бұрын

Manatees can be found in Louisiana, too. It's nice to have these big sea creatures in the south, too.

@mx._dobro-spec 3 жыл бұрын

There's even been one spotted in Missouri.

@Klaharnchaiya 3 жыл бұрын

we have this in Mantanani island, SABAH, Malaysia 🇲🇾

@shawnhampshirehick101 4 жыл бұрын

Many MANY Manatees.🐮🏖 we will visit in March. 2020 sea cow season. Sea elephants? I like sea cow better.

@randyrauch 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn Hampshirehick 😀😀😀

@TheImmoralNosferatuZodd Жыл бұрын

What awesome creatures

@nightmar3116 4 жыл бұрын

This individual is in a particular situation

@Braybe-Doll 4 жыл бұрын

He’s just sittin there in his situation. No Mac and cheese in sight. No cheese in the chili.

@nightmar3116 4 жыл бұрын

@@Braybe-Doll dorn where's my Chesee

@hapoy1675 3 жыл бұрын

A very particular situation

@boricua3019 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@321gates 2 жыл бұрын

They have plenty to eat already. What makes you think otherwise?

@rebeccaberlin4141 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mittelrongdi9038 3 жыл бұрын

Great ❤❤💚💚🌿🌿

@368SailorMoon Жыл бұрын

Saw some of them Last year at floria lake

@-Verba- 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!

@badw01f23 3 жыл бұрын

Such majestic potatoes

@markdavidalagos570 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 😍

@chickasawstarrmountain9747 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite swimming hole♥️♥️

@instgtr5200 3 жыл бұрын

The water were so clear wtf its unreal. I wonder what it taste like

@ranimedia4257 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video 👍😍😍😍💓💓💓😍😍😍👍

@adeyzas 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at the crystal clear water in this lake, are they able to live in another region or country with much more polluted water?

@lourdesdoty7765 3 жыл бұрын

This spring used to be as clear and clean as drinking water. It is kind of sad to see it this green. And yes, they normally are in the St Johns River which is at the end of this famous FL Spring. There are many springs all along the St Johns River. And they can go up into any of them. But Blue Springs is special, because this is where they are released after Sea World releases the ones healed after being injured by boat propellers. It truely is a beautiful sight to see them during the coldest part of winter, which is this month of February.

@Shastasnow 3 жыл бұрын

Like little croissants how precious

@reindrix8651 3 жыл бұрын

Recommened ?

@kgamingindonesia1453 3 жыл бұрын

I think the thumbnail is “heaven of manatee”

@qwanyin6423 3 жыл бұрын

oh, to be a manatee, floating in the azure sea 💞

@williamgomez2128 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you put a stairs intu it’s habitatinclosure in canleavefrom

@TheImmoralNosferatuZodd Жыл бұрын

3:13 Mary Ambrose looks like the Man With The Golden Voice

@greatblueshark1 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@alexisballebar8667 2 жыл бұрын

wow... ❤

@TruckTaxiMoveIt 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@sigspearthumb2313 3 жыл бұрын

Wait, so these “sea potatoes” are just chillin in a giant hot tub? This is absolutely wonderful.

@JM-it3xu 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody: The KZfaq algorithm: Hold, it hasn't been 10 years

@kidsariofficial 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽

@lawrencelanier7585 3 жыл бұрын

"Keeping track of wild manatees" Are there any domesticated ones?

@samuvel9337 3 жыл бұрын

கண்ணாடி மாதிரி இருக்கு தண்ணீர் 👍

@user-eh6ph1tw5j 3 жыл бұрын

Как красиво

@ngnatureandwildlife9689 Жыл бұрын

In which month does manatees gather here?

@lbabytutorials4852 2 жыл бұрын

Manatees have zero fear of humans and have no nature predators such an interesting animal

@June_Magoo 2 жыл бұрын

I love manatees

@Meomeo1234. 3 жыл бұрын

Soo cute

@RubyMoney2255 3 жыл бұрын

I respect animals and I don't want to touch a fragile animal that prefers to be left alone.

@melissachartres3219 Жыл бұрын

Habitat for YOU, manatee!

@cannyexplorer5357 3 жыл бұрын

Just heard the news that nearly 850 of these wonderful creatures have died this year due to their food supply being poisoned.

@alexzhu6781 2 жыл бұрын

i know very sad

@AlexDA77 3 жыл бұрын

They are like Seals

@williamgomez2128 3 жыл бұрын

How did that dude in find one with his conoe how does it trnspher tu puertoricõ

@teepose3862 3 жыл бұрын

The waters of Festus look cold and murky

@dakotabrown4098 3 жыл бұрын

It's a real situation

@bradspicks 3 жыл бұрын

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 !!!

@harrytrinh9466 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question 🙋‍♂️ how about alligators in Florida at that area?

@AlmaDeAngel 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@elusivelight3766 2 жыл бұрын

72 degree water temp year round? Sounds like an oasis to me.. 🌴

@TunaFreeDolphinMeat 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@soundsound11 3 жыл бұрын

protect them.

@kerjatelebihmasa30 3 жыл бұрын

Menate gapo nih weh... Wey la, besanyo

@Happy_HIbiscus 2 жыл бұрын

Manatee 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@gwyn. 3 жыл бұрын

Aqua Elephants huh

@johnparker8191 2 жыл бұрын

Manatees

@lankey6969 9 ай бұрын

Would they eat a hot dog if someone tossed one in there?

@gwyn. 3 жыл бұрын

They look cute

@erixarel 3 жыл бұрын

Dugong 😍😍😍😍

@williamgomez2128 3 жыл бұрын

Where else du they have manatees youcouldtoucb

@firstlast5681 3 жыл бұрын

How about a cage around the propeller and it won't Mark the animals or slow down the boat

@riddlegunnermanuel6503 2 жыл бұрын

Who is this manatee whisper?

@randyrauch 2 жыл бұрын

He’s not a manatee whisperer. But his name is in the story .

@sleekchaser3049 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I'm wondering why these animals aren't even wiped from the evolution tree. I mean, just look at them. So helpless, no some kimd of defence whatsoever..