Blue Springs, Orange City Florida

[Mustang]

Called in sick to work on Monday and my buddies and I took off to Blue Springs. For once the springs water felt good because the air temperature was around 60 ( I know great for you guys in the North). Also got to dive with the Manatees for the 1st time. It was great. Here is a picture that you guys might like.


Walt

 

[Dee]

It's great to see one that hasn't been chewed up by boat propellers!

 

[Mustang]

yea, you sign that you will stay away 50 feet,but they swim right up to you. I moved away and another one came up, so I told my self to just enjoy situation. It was great! Wish I could call in once a week and DIVE! hahahaha!


Walt

 

[Wreck Ranger]

That a great shot! here's one I have:

 

[scuba_katt]

Nice shot Mustang!

I've heard that they're inquisitive and will come for a nosy look even if you try to move away from them to keep in protocol.

A brilliant dive like that is always better than a good day at work (I think having a sickie midweek should be encouraged - less competition at the popular dive sites!)

Cheers

 

[Hoppy]

As a Brit , I've only ever seen these fabulous animals once when on Holiday over your way.

I would love the chance to get a close encounter like that, I'm sooooooooooooooo jealous.

Are they still as endangered as they were ?

Thanks again
Hoppy

 

[Scuba Jim]

Papua New Guinea, where they are called dugongs.

They're gorgeous!