Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

Let’s discover the fantastic record-breaking manatee gathering in Florida at Blue Spring State Park. Park officials counted 932 manatees. Florida manatees have faced tough survival challenges in ...