Manatees Enjoy Clean & Warm WatersPOV: You're a manatee enjoying the clean and warm waters of Crystal River We are dedicated to the restoration and protection of the...
Scalloping in Crystal RiverDuring the summer, tourists flood to Crystal River to spend their days scalloping in the Gulf of Mexico. There are many different types...
Growing and Planting EelgrassThe ability to transform an algae-based aquatic ecosystem into a plant-based system is the key to making Crystal River crystal clear....
Riverbed ScarsOver the summer my brother and I paddled around Kings Bay, visiting different springs like Hunters’ Spring and Three Sisters Springs. On...
Why has Crystal River Become Saltier?There’s one main reason Crystal River has become saltier: saltwater intrusion. If saltwater intrusion is what’s happening, the next...
Eco-Friendly Garden: Stay NativeSpringing into an eco-friendly garden The Spring season brings with it many joys. One of which, in many cases, is the eagerness to create...
What Causes Ocean Tides?Whether you’re a fisherman, a boater, or just someone who likes to be on the water, the tides will affect when and where you can travel....
Cormorants vs. Anhingas On Crystal RiverWhenever I paddle with someone visiting Crystal River, they’re bound to have questions about wildlife and the river itself. Knowing the...
Unique Wildlife in Crystal RiverCrystal River is known for its unique wildlife and picturesque sawgrass prairies. Some wildlife, like manatee, can be safely observed up...