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Environment

Manatee season: A driver of Crystal River's economy and manatee well-being

Taylin Huffman

Hundreds of manatees are beginning to enter the waterways of Crystal River this month, marking the beginning of manatee season, which officially started on Nov. 15 and will continue until the end of March.

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