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By JOYCE KLEEN
© St. Petersburg Times, published January 12, 2001
The best way to see a manatee is by visiting Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park. They have a captive herd of manatees in a natural spring setting, and the manatees are visible year-round.
In order to see manatees at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, you must have a boat. The refuge does not provide boat access, but you may obtain boat access through one of the many dive shops in Crystal River. You may rent a boat, canoe or kayak or go on a sightseeing trip or guided snorkeling/dive trip.
Source: Joyce Kleen, biologist with Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge