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Sarasota, Florida  | Panama City, Florida | Dauphin Island, Alabama | Eunice, Louisiana | Homosassa, Florida | Everglades, Florida | Alaska - 6/2011

Homosassa River Cruise  |  Manatee Swim  |  Wildlife State Park | Wildlife State Park 2

We were up before the sun to don our wetsuits and go in search of the manatees.  The natural springs that feed the Homosassa River stay in the upper 70s year round.  The colder the weather, the more manatees you will find sheltering from the cold.  The manatees are huge but they move with such stately calm that I soon forgot to be nervous.
     
     
    Mary from the manatee's point of view
 

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All images were taken by Dorie Parsons in Homosassa, Florida, in November 2008 and may not be used without the artist's permission.  They are available from the artist as matted or framed prints.  Visit the Art Sales page for more information.