Manatee Blue Springs Florida

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Manatee blue springs florida. Manatees are some of the most adorable sea creatures that grace florida s waterways. About 102 million us gallons 390 000 m 3 of water flow out of blue spring into the st. Visitors can see hundreds of manatees enjoying the constant 72 degree spring water in the colder winter months. Blue spring state park is home to a first magnitude spring that is one of the largest winter gathering sites for manatees in florida.

Due to its relatively warm temperature of 73 f 23 c the spring attracts many florida manatees during the winter. Sit back and relax in the natural splendor as your friendly university of florida master naturalist. Blue springs is the florida manatee winter sanctuary and temporary home for over 550 manatees in the winter months. Manatee expedition kayaking tour blue spring state park paddle with us on this unique adventure into the winter home of the florida manatee at blue spring state park.

In 1970 two years before blue spring state park was established researchers tracked 14 manatees in the spring run. Read more manatee updates from this season at blue spring state park by clicking the blue get manatee updates box below and click the webcam videos box to see manatee video clips from this season. Located north of orlando in orange city this park is a designated manatee refuge where during winter months from november to march visitors can come and see the growing population of west indian manatees at the spring s overlooks. By 2005 after years of park improvements and manatee protection efforts wintering manatee numbers exceeded 200 and by 2018 that number skyrocketed to a record 485.

Our trip will begin with a short paddle to the mouth of the springs where hundreds of manatees are known to gather on the coolest days of winter. The spring in the park volusia blue spring is the largest on the st. Conservation measures can produce astounding results. By 2005 after years of park improvements and manatee protection efforts wintering manatee numbers exceeded 200 and by 2018 that number skyrocketed to a record 485.

While you d normally have to kayak the river runs and book snorkeling tours to see them you can watch the manatees at blue spring state park in florida on underwater webcams from the comfort of your own home. We love the florida springs and always try to find one close when we are in florida. Please call blue spring state park before you visit to get the latest manatee count at the park. One of the most popular spots to see florida s famous manatee residents blue springs state park covers more than 2 600 acres.

While vacationing in st. Augustine our family of 9 had a bioluminescence kayak tour scheduled and decided to make a detour and visit blue spring state park the same day. We had a great time. Get up close to the florida manatee and enjoy a relaxing informative and slow paced kayak tour in this little wildlife paradise.

They flock to our springs in the winter months since they stay a comfy temp year round.