Red Tide Dangers & Health Risks (Must Read for Beach Goers!)

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Are you heading to the coast for a beach getaway during the warmer months? Then be aware that there may be something lurking in the water that may totally ruin your vacation! The water may be affected by a red tide, a type of harmful algal bloom. Not only does red algae stink to high heaven, but it’s dangerous to swim, fish and even eat the seafood that came from it! Red tide poisoning is something you seriously don’t want to experience and here’s why!

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Things to Do at Crystal River Florida – Complete Visitor’s Guide

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There are so many things to do at Crystal River Florida that there’s not enough time to see and experience even in a week! From swimming with the manatees, to fishing and diving for scallops to exploring the vast ecological preserves. Crystal River visitors can even take in a round of golf. The multitude of things to do makes this Nature Coast town one of the most adventurous Florida destinations for nature lovers!

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Reef Safe Sunscreen – Legit or a Scam to Get You to Buy?

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What is Reef Safe Sunscreen? If you don’t know, your sunscreen may be killing our oceans; specifically the coral reefs! However, some sun protection manufacturers are now producing what you call reef safe sunscreen? Are these so called UV protection products the real deal or are they just a scam by calling them ‘reef safe’ to make you feel good about buying their so called reef safe sunscreen product?

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Best Places to See Manatees in Florida

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If you don’t know where the best place to see Manatees in Florida, you’re surely missing out on seeing the magnificence of these incredible gentle creatures of the sea! We’ll share where the best manatee viewing locations are! And we’ll show you where you can get an up close and personal look at how they thrive after migrating for the winter. You’ll also learn when the best months and best time of day to visit the manatees throughout coastal Florida.

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15 Best Urban Botanical Gardens in the United States

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Botanical gardens, also known as botanic gardens are typically open year round. However, did you know that most botanical gardens are in urban cities all across the United States? Flora and fauna, these public gardens are where beautiful horticultural landscapes meet cityscapes. And they are just waiting for you to smell their bloomers!

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