The geology of Florida's crystal springs
Biology of the gentle giant
The winter migration sanctuary
Protecting the future of Florida's giants
Why does the water temperature of Florida's deep springs remain constant throughout the year?
dave Guide manatees to warm spring sanctuaries to discover how Florida's crystal springs protect them.
dave Natural limestone filtration removes particles, resulting in water with extraordinary clarity.
dave Florida's Crystal Springs Geology
Limestone insulation keeping the springs a perfect seventy-two degrees for the manatees
dave Deep underground temperatures keep Florida's spring waters at a steady warmth year-round.
Approximately how many mapped natural springs are found throughout the state of Florida?
Spring water age: Some water emerging from Florida's springs has been underground for over 100 years.
How many gallons of water must a Florida spring discharge daily to be classified as a 'first magnitude' spring?
What is the name of the massive underground limestone reservoir that feeds Florida's natural springs?
An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or sediment that stores and transmits groundwater. The Floridan Aquifer feeds Kings Bay, keeping the water at a constant seventy-two degrees Fahrenheit.