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.
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.
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! 🥰
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.
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.
@@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
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*
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.
Manatee muito lindos !!!indefesos Em extinção ? Tem que Preservar ? São lindos !!!! Vive em lagos Limpos !!! Sem impuresas !!! Limpos !!!! Manatee lindos !!! Preservar a natureza !!!! 🥇🌍🌏🌎
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 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.
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.
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.
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 !!!
There are gators but He said in another video that there hasn’t been any recorded instances where the alligators 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.
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.
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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: th-cam.com/video/hYxNZUOcK0k/w-d-xo.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.
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... 😊
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’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
What a beautiful gentle creature!
Protect these animals at all costs ❤️
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.
2:53 Dang, she came a long way to witness the "snorkeling cattle".
Amazing initiative by the people protecting them and preserving their wildlife
I so agree with you. They do a great job.
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
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*
Great job. Love them. Super cute. Thank you. God bless you. 💗➕💗
. "Man can measure the value of his own soul in the grateful look directed by an animal he has helped."
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. :)
Lovely video and nice to see that these innocent lovelies can visit and be there safe
3:03 i felt that in my soul
Manatees are my favorite animal♡ so good to see them being cared for and have a safe haven.
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.
@@inharmonywithearth9982 that's disgusting how can that be changed?
Need to ban props where manatees hang. Only jacuzzi pumps allowed
What we have in our island country, Palau is dugong. Similar but with different shape of tails.
I love the United States of America. ❤️
Manatees all along Caribbean too. Africa has dugongs
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 want to come too, beautiful place and manatees😍
Manatee muito lindos !!!indefesos
Em extinção ? Tem que Preservar ?
São lindos !!!! Vive em lagos Limpos !!!
Sem impuresas !!! Limpos !!!!
Manatee lindos !!! Preservar
a natureza !!!! 🥇🌍🌏🌎
Many MANY Manatees.🐮🏖 we will visit in March. 2020 sea cow season. Sea elephants? I like sea cow better.
Shawn Hampshirehick 😀😀😀
we have this in Mantanani island, SABAH, Malaysia 🇲🇾
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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.
thank you ron swanson 🥰
I want to hug these Manatees
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.
@@Styx-Syvyn dorn where's my Chesee
A very particular situation
This is incredible.
I think the thumbnail is “heaven of manatee”
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?
Saw some of them Last year at floria lake
They are amazing
Wait, so these “sea potatoes” are just chillin in a giant hot tub? This is absolutely wonderful.
Very nice video 👍😍😍😍💓💓💓😍😍😍👍
The water were so clear wtf its unreal. I wonder what it taste like
My favorite swimming hole♥️♥️
Such majestic potatoes
Manatees can be found in Louisiana, too. It's nice to have these big sea creatures in the south, too.
There's even been one spotted in Missouri.
3:13 Mary Ambrose looks like the Man With The Golden Voice
Why did you put a stairs intu it’s habitatinclosure in canleavefrom
In which month does manatees gather here?
What awesome creatures
"Keeping track of wild manatees"
Are there any domesticated ones?
Great ❤❤💚💚🌿🌿
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.
I respect animals and I don't want to touch a fragile animal that prefers to be left alone.
Looking at the crystal clear water in this lake, are they able to live in another region or country with much more polluted water?
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.
கண்ணாடி மாதிரி இருக்கு தண்ணீர் 👍
Like little croissants how precious
beautiful
Would they eat a hot dog if someone tossed one in there?
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
Manatees have zero fear of humans and have no nature predators such an interesting animal
I thought these are sea creatures? Will they die if they went to sea?
They live in both saltwater and freshwater
72 degree water temp year round? Sounds like an oasis to me.. 🌴
Who is this manatee whisper?
He’s not a manatee whisperer. But his name is in the story .
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 !!!
Nobody:
The TH-cam algorithm: Hold, it hasn't been 10 years
Interesting
How did that dude in find one with his conoe how does it trnspher tu puertoricõ
How about a cage around the propeller and it won't Mark the animals or slow down the boat
They are like Seals
sooo cute!
wow... ❤
Where else du they have manatees youcouldtoucb
Wow 😍
No gators here?
Yes there are some gators but they live in peace there
Habitat for YOU, manatee!
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
Aqua Elephants huh
These animals are on the way of evaluation towards whales...?
Menate gapo nih weh... Wey la, besanyo
Do gators eats this?
Are the manatees extinct?
Maybe have a little chat with whoever chose that clip of the elephant.
Elephant?
@@randyrauch 3:44
Are there gators in that water ?
aw there so cute
Wow!
I love manatees
no gators at all?
My thoughts exactly
There are gators but He said in another video that there hasn’t been any recorded instances where the alligators 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.
oh, to be a manatee, floating in the azure sea 💞
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.
He is still talking to him self, cuz animals dont talk back 🤔
Is it true the Jimmy Buffett uses 100 percent pure Manatee meat in his Cheeseburger in Paradise?
Is it the extinct seacow
Sweet
Manatee 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Как красиво
Soo cute
Not to be mean but 2:03 Looks like the sloth from ice age
Then why say anything, you did mean to be mean and you are not a nice person
They look cute
And they live in the vergladsm
protect them.