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Crystal River (manatees)

Freshwater spring
Depth: 1–10 mLevel: Open Water / SnorkelNovember-March
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One of the few places in the world with regulated swimming alongside manatees in warm springs.

Depth

1–10 m

Recommended level

Open Water / Snorkel

Average visibility

20 m

Location

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Crystal River (manatees): 22 documented species

Ecosystem

Cave / cenote

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Water temperature

22 °C

Current

None

Access

Shore

Best season

November-March

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

60 USD / dive

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Best season
November-March
Approx. price
60 USD / dive
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Same country: United States

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Anguilla rostrata

Channel CatfishLeast Concern

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Ictalurus punctatus

American AlligatorLeast Concern

American Alligator

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Blue CrabNot Evaluated

Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

Florida ManateeVulnerable

Florida Manatee

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Upside-down Jellyfish

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Alligator GarLeast Concern

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Chelydra serpentina

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Red Swamp Crayfish

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Gambusia affinis

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