Glass-bottom boats provide a clear view into Silver Springs, near Ocala. The largest of the springs, Mammoth Spring, pumps 550-million gallons of water per day. The 72-degree water hosts a rich assemblage of life and nourishes the ecosystems along its banks.

[Photo: Carlton Ward]

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