VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Blue Spring State Park has been flooded with marine life during the recent cold spell.
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Park rangers shared a video of a large group of manatees gathered at the spring over the weekend.
Officials said counting estimates found more than 600 “sea cows” were spotted at Blue Spring.
Read: FWC officials: Be on the lookout for manatees as the head to warmer water
When air temperatures drop, so do water temperatures.
However, the naturally flowing spring waters stay a bit warmer compared to other aquatic habitats.
Read: Habitat protections for manatees could expand in Florida
Cold stress is a serious condition for manatees, so they move into the clear spring waters to escape the frigid temperatures.
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