Florida Manatee in a Fresh Water Spring

Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) swimming within a fresh water spring on Crystal River in Florida. Note the tree roots on the right of the frame which make up a portion of this unique ecosystem. Fish aggregate around the manatee and eat algae off of the manatee's body.

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A Florida manatee surrounded by fish and tree roots swims in a fresh water spring.
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