Why now is the perfect time to book with Salty Hook Adventures

MANATEE, MANATEE, AND MORE MANATEE! That's right they are migrating back up the river.

The manatee, Florida's gentle giant, is often spotted in the largest numbers during winter and early spring. When water temperatures dip below 68 degrees, manatees gravitate toward warmer waters. Florida's 72-degree freshwater springs are an ideal respite for the warm-blooded mammals with the added benefit of giving humans the chance to view them in crystal-clear water.

Manatees are often found congregating around bubbly springs, within state and marine water parks or near power plants, where the outflow of warm water keeps their body temperatures constant. Now is a good time to catch these true Florida natives, because as the summer approaches, these endearing creatures will scatter.

Homosassa Springs

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