The students had to be strong swimmers, willing to swim with manatees (their sheer size can intimidate a sixth-grader) and have good grades. When she had all the names, MacDonald said, she ...

Residents of Westerleigh, the husband-and-wife team’s presentation focused on “The Manatees of Crystal River.” The presentation was inspired by their recent marine-photo expedition in the ...

Alexander Mustard/Barcroft Media/Getty Images At peak spring break season, tourists flock to the warm water springs in Crystal River to swim with manatees. Kerry Sheridan/AFP/Getty Images Tourists ...