manatee hashtag performance
#Manatee: Gentle giants, Florida's beloved sea cows. Aquatic mammals, swimming serenely. Conservation, adorable encounters. Education, wildlife, slow, graceful, protected, mesmerizing, endangered.
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Bet you didn’t expect the ending 😳😳😳 #floridakeys #crocodile #manatee #paddleboard #paddleboarding #paddleboardgirl #LIVE #TikTokLIVE #LIVEhighlights
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You Can’t Hug a Manatee… Even If They Hug You First 😭 On a serious note… Crystal River, Florida, the only place in the U.S. where you can legally swim with wild manatees, strict laws exist to protect them. One of the biggest? No touching. Even when a manatee initiates contact (like this one that swam over and hugged my leg), it’s still illegal to touch them back. Manatees are protected under multiple laws designed to keep them safe. The Marine Mammal Protection Act makes it illegal to harass, hunt, or disturb marine mammals, including manatees. The Endangered Species Act helps conserve their habitat and protect them as a threatened species. Florida takes it even further with the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act, which declares the entire state a safe zone for manatees and prohibits any actions that could disturb them. These laws exist because manatees rely on warm-water refuges to survive the winter. Human interaction, even well-meaning, can stress them out, disrupt their natural behaviors, and make them more vulnerable. That’s why the best way to experience these gentle giants is through passive observation—floating calmly and letting them move freely. So if a manatee swims up to you, enjoy the moment, but remember: Look, but don’t touch. Their safety comes first, and respecting these guidelines helps protect them for future generations. #manatee #florida #wildlife #conservation
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This manatee was coming on a little too strong… at least take me on a date first?! 😅 #florida #conservation #manatee
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Replying to @Alex Lauren not Adam diving in for my @GoPro here 🙈 #crocodile #floridakeys #gopro #goprohero13 #manatee
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🐋✨Uno de los mejores lugares para visitar en temporada de invierno en la Florida Places to go in Florida #c#creatorsearchinsightsp#placestogoinfloridaf#floridaspringsf#floridam#manateem#manateeseasont#threesisterssprings
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Replying to @websterblake not you being the one to get bit tho 😬 #crocodile #manatee #floridakeys #paddleboarding #florida
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Replying to @websterblake NEIGHBOR SPOTTED HIM AT A BETTER ANGLE 😱👀🐊 The tail swiveling freaked me out so much when I saw it. #crocodile #manatee #florida #floridakeys #floridacrocodiles
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A lil manatee hangout vlog with @FloridaGuideJosh <3 #manatee #manateeseason
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Replying to @nado Did you spot the croc in this video?👀🐊 #crocodile #manatee #paddleboarding #paddleboard #floridakeys #floridakeyslife Alyssa crocodile
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This is manatee season in Florida! 🫶🏼 Every year, from mid-November to March, these gentle giants migrate to Florida’s warm freshwater springs to escape the colder ocean temperatures. With their slow-moving nature and curious personalities, manatees are incredible to observe in the wild—but it’s important to give them space! If you’re out paddling or swimming in a spring this season, remember: ✅ Keep a respectful distance (no touching or chasing) ✅ Avoid blocking their paths or crowding them ✅ Watch for signs of stress, like quick movements or bubble trails Manatees are a threatened species, and our actions can make a huge difference in protecting them! Have you ever seen a manatee in the wild? Share your experience below! 🏝️💙 #florida #manatee #wildlife #conservation
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Replying to @Kennedy🍓⭐️ wait for it…. It’s HUGE!!!! #crocodile #manatee #floridakeys #paddleboard #paddleboarding Alyssa crocodile
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I love nature ❤️ #manatee #littlepalmisland
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literally manatee heaven omg #palmbeach #paddleboard #florida #paddleboarding #manatee #peanutisland
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Replying to @kirstyfrancesfarr Did you know you can go to jail for touching a manatee?! #manatee #crocodile #paddleboard #paddleboarding #floridakeys
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We’re paddleboarding where the crocodiles live next (yes, multiple crocodiles) so come back to see that! 👀🐊 @jeanabutler_ #paddleboarding #floridakeys #crocodile #manatee #paddleboardadventures #floridacheck
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Proof that there are crocodiles in Florida 👀🐊 Going LIVE one last time in the crocodile canal today at 3 PM EST! Come join me for one last paddle with these manatees, and follow along for more paddleboarding coming soon in West Palm Beach! 🥰 #crocodile #manatee #paddleboard #paddleboarding #floridakeys
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