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Image of A diver's view of a cavern opening in a sinkhole.

Zoom+ A diver's view of a cavern opening in a sinkhole. © Wes Skiles Image of A young manatee nursing.

Zoom+ A young manatee nursing. © Wes Skiles

Image of Diver explores the waters of Volusia Blue Spring

Zoom+ Diver explores the waters of Volusia Blue Spring FDEP Image of One of several "karst" windows that comprise Suwannee Blue, a series of sinkholes that lead to the Suwannee River. This karst window is about the size of a refrigerator.

Image of One of several "karst" windows that comprise Suwannee Blue, a series of sinkholes that lead to the Suwannee River. This karst window is about the size of a refrigerator.

Zoom+ One of several "karst" windows that comprise Suwannee Blue, a series of sinkholes that lead to the Suwannee River. This karst window is about the size of a refrigerator. © Russell Sparkman

Image of Cave diver and springs explorer Wes Skiles in his element.

Zoom+ Cave diver and springs explorer Wes Skiles in his element. © Jill Heinerth Image of Ichetucknee main spring.

Zoom+ Ichetucknee main spring.

Image of On a hot summer day, nothing takes the heat away better than tubing down one of Florida's cool, clear spring-fed rivers.

Zoom+ On a hot summer day, nothing takes the heat away better than tubing down one of Florida's cool, clear spring-fed rivers. © Ichetucknee Springs State Park Image of Many unique tours and events, like the famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs, have attracted visitors from around the world for years.

Image of Many unique tours and events, like the famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs, have attracted visitors from around the world for years.

Zoom+ Many unique tours and events, like the famous mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs, have attracted visitors from around the world for years. © Wes Skiles

Image of Protection of sinkholes like Rose Sink is essential to long-term springs protection initiatives.

Zoom+ Protection of sinkholes like Rose Sink is essential to long-term springs protection initiatives. © Wes Skiles Image of Julie Henson, production assistant for the Water's Journey film, climbs out of Vampire Sinkhole in Alachua County. These unique geologic formations connect directly to the aquifer and also provide information about the past.

Image of Julie Henson, production assistant for the Water's Journey film, climbs out of Vampire Sinkhole in Alachua County. These unique geologic formations connect directly to the aquifer and also provide information about the past.

Zoom+ Julie Henson, production assistant for the Water's Journey film, climbs out of Vampire Sinkhole in Alachua County. These unique geologic formations connect directly to the aquifer and also provide information about the past. © Russell Sparkman

Image of Overuse of fertilizers and pesticides and extensive irrigation of lawns can harm springs.

Zoom+ Overuse of fertilizers and pesticides and extensive irrigation of lawns can harm springs. © Russell Sparkman Image of Runoff from parking lots can add pollutants to the springshed © Russell Sparkman

Image of Runoff from parking lots can add pollutants to the springshed © Russell Sparkman

Zoom+ Runoff from parking lots can add pollutants to the springshed © Russell Sparkman © Russell Sparkman

Image of Cavern diving in spring pools and areas with overhead restrictions offer recreational divers an opportunity to see many of the rare plants and animals of the springs up-close.

Zoom+ Cavern diving in spring pools and areas with overhead restrictions offer recreational divers an opportunity to see many of the rare plants and animals of the springs up-close. © Wes Skiles Image of Glass bottom boat tours at Silver Springs began in the late 1870s to showcase the crystal clear water and the diversity of the aquatic ecosystem found there.

Image of Glass bottom boat tours at Silver Springs began in the late 1870s to showcase the crystal clear water and the diversity of the aquatic ecosystem found there.

Zoom+ Glass bottom boat tours at Silver Springs began in the late 1870s to showcase the crystal clear water and the diversity of the aquatic ecosystem found there. © Harley Means / FDEP

Image of Gopher Turtles, such as this juvenile, are residents of the sandhill areas that surround springs.

Zoom+ Gopher Turtles, such as this juvenile, are residents of the sandhill areas that surround springs. © Russell Sparkman Image of Spring Crayfish

Image of Florida spring ecosystems are an attractive habitat for the American alligator.

Zoom+ Florida spring ecosystems are an attractive habitat for the American alligator. © Harley Means / FDEP Image of The limpkin forages along the shoreline

Image of The limpkin forages along the shoreline