By Victor Block Crystal River, Florida, a village perched on the state's west coast, has a human population of about 3,400 people. During the winter months they're joined by more than 400 manatees.

Along with swimming with dolphins, many travelers heading to Florida are eager to get up-close and personal with manatees.

Hundreds of manatees were seen huddling together at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River as they looked to stay warm.Temperatures<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

It’s no secret that Florida’s clear blue water is home to an array of natural beauty and biodiversity. If you love snorkeling or scuba diving, and especially if you love animals, this unique activity ...

What began in the 1980s as a local “welcome back” celebration for the area’s favorite underwater winter residents has grown ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s one thing to visit an aquarium and gaze in awe at a 1,000-pound manatee swimming just behind the glass. It’s another thing to share the same water with Florida’s sea cows, ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Ever wanted to swim with a manatee? Today marks your chance. Manatee season is officially underway at Crystal River, "the Manatee Capital of the World." From now until March, ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. -- A diver shared an incredible moment with a manatee during a dive in Crystal River, Florida, on February 8. In the footage Kendra Vandegrift, an in-water manatee guide, can be ...

Crystal River has long been a safe haven for the Florida manatee, but when an invasive algae wiped out the eelgrass that manatees need for food, the community rallied to restore the river and save the ...