As the ocean cools, the Manatees head for the spring fed waters like Crystal River, which tends to stay in the high 60s in mid winter. I live on the East Coast where the ocean is still in the high 70s. By checking the Gulf temperatures and noting the differential, you'll get some idea of the amount of Manatees heading for the fresh waters. Here they head for the Intracoastal and congregate around the power plant outlets. One typically encounters manatees while paddling. Drop me a line when you head down this way. cya *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Nov 15 2001 - 20:58:32 PST
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