Florida Manatee - State Wars Day 1: Symbols
It is so easy to promote the state you live in, when you truly think it is the best state in the U.S. Florida has so much to offer. Between the sunny days, the ocean waters, clear springs, and cities you never have nothing to do. This past summer I went on a stand up paddle board float in Weeki Wachee and was able to snorkel with Florida's state marine animal, the manatee!
This was such an amazing experience, I kept my distance to not startle the gentle giant.
It was heading to a bed of seagrass to eat some lunch!
As you can see from the photo, the water was rushing through there, I was able to float by with just enough time to grab a photo. Somehow the manatee just float there eating! Florida is the only state you will consistently see manatees. These are an endanger species that we very much respect here and hope that those visiting will do the same.
Also as everyone knows, Florida is the Sunshine State, so I can't not post a photo of the sunshine ;)
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I love manatees..they are my favorite marine mammal!!
Mine too @deerjay
You can adopt one with Save the Manatee Club!
They are just so gentle and cute. They look like potatoes LOL!
Lol, yes I see that now that you say it! I always think of them as "big lovable lugs"!
Aww! Yes they are big lovable lugs too :)
Great pics, Manatees are awesome, the cows of the deep :)
Thank you! I love them :)
That's so neat to be able to see one that close! Very cool!
I had to fight some quick rushing water but defiantly worth it! One of the best days ever, I couldn't stop smiling.
I love our big sea cows here in Florida. I'm in Brevard County at the moment. Love it here, though my time here is almost up. On to bigger things soon!
I haven't spent much time out there yet but would love to explore! Good luck on your things coming up!
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