Contamination fuels algae blooms and wreaks havoc. Our investigation pinpointed alarming chemical levels in nearly 1 in 4 ...

Florida’s Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge ... Developers wanted to build houses and hotels near the pristine springs where manatees congregate every winter. Wildlife biologists said ...

RIDES, slides and fairytale castles may be Central Florida’s most famous draws, but in Crystal River on the dazzling Gulf Coast, the best attractions can be found in the great outdoors.   This ...

From November 15 through March 31 each year, Florida’s Crystal River becomes a winter haven for manatees seeking warmth in the region’s natural springs. To protect them, the refuge enforces ...

Jeff Corwin, a biologist and conservationist who has hosted TV shows for nearly three decades, loves Florida’s ... and researchers for a manatee health survey in Crystal River.

Get all the details you need to swim with manatees in Crystal River, Florida! It's a true budget-friendly bucket list ...

Manatee Springs State Park is a good bet ... and pleasant temperatures year-round. So when you visit Florida, make Crystal River the crowning jewel of your fabulous holiday.

Jeff Corwin, a biologist and conservationist who has hosted TV shows for nearly three decades, loves Florida’s manatees ... to survey the gentle giants of Crystal River, joining government ...