Scan the QR code to be transported to an immersive underwater augmented reality experience where you can virtually swim with manatees from home.
Scan the QR code to be transported to an immersive underwater augmented reality experience where you can virtually swim with manatees from home.
In countless streams, rivers, and springs throughout the Crystal River area you're able to swim with these gentle giants in part due to the constant efforts of all those involved.
While Citrus County has continually reported some of the lowest manatee deaths in the state, our work is far from over. Working in tandem with Save Crystal River and Save the Manatee Club, we've committed to continued education and conservation efforts. Together we can make a difference for the future of manatees in Crystal River and across the state of Florida.
Learn from local experts. Explore Crystal River through the eyes of our favorite seasonal residents. Continue your education on conservation-related efforts with in-depth stories designed to provide tangible ways to support our mission.
Whether you're an eco-conscious visitor ready to do your part or a Crystal River native looking to explain conservation to your children, we've rounded up some of the best content highlighting our conservation efforts. As continued partnerships and initiatives develop, our Blog will serve as a resource library, giving you the tools to help save our manatees.
While our waterways may be lined with aquatic plants for as far as the eye can see, some of those plants aren't native to our waters and can wreak havoc on our ecosystem.
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We all have a part to play in keeping our manatees healthy and safe, but where do we begin? Discover the top two dangers our manatees face and how we can help!
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Whether you're near or far from Crystal River, you can still keep up conservation efforts from the comfort of your own home, and here are some ways to do just that.
Learn More >>We will consistently refresh this site with ways to be an eco-conscious tourist and local champion for manatee conservation. Outside these helpful articles, you can also help protect manatees in the following ways: adhere to all speed zone signs, watch out for manatees while boating, dispose of trash properly, and support local conservation organizations.
Find ways to become more involved in conservation efforts and get involved locally and beyond with our friends at Save Crystal River and Save the Manatee Club
