Love your work you are definitely one of many creators out there that inspired me to start my own channel. I visited my 1st Fl spring 2 mo ago... Got a paddle board, snorkeling gear and GoPro 9. No experience w any of it. I feel like I hit ground running w addiction for the adventure once I discovered the springs. Can't believe as a native here it took me nearly 40 years to discover my true passion in life. Literally life changing experiences. Thank you for leading the way!
Jesse is an absolute icon in this given sport! You aspire me to adventure and I’d love to share a hike with you sometime! Keep up the good work and keep doing you Jesse, I really appreciate these videos.
Jesse, I've wanted to do this for years now but I've read mixed opinions on how this activity impacts the delicate habitat of the magnificent animals. Could you shared what you learned during your experience?
The invasive algae choking out the seagrass and people not obeying "no wake zones" are much bigger problems. It seems like the tour operator that you use makes a big difference. Ours was very diligent to explain and emphasize not to touch, corner or harass only let them come to you. So I think choosing the right guide can make a big difference. And we want to support those companies that are doing it right.
Kia ora Jesse and Sam hope all is well, coming from NZ I would probably have a "oopsie" if I ever encounter one...🤣😂 they kinder look like elephant seals but without the attitude🤣...lol admittedly don't know much about these docile/intelligent creatures i wil do a google search later...🤔 great footage guys this video captures yet another truly amazing and beautiful interaction between man and beast so thanks for sharing this cool video, may the manatee forever prosper and thrive in the circle of life, take care guys much love from whakatane, and on a side note 29 degrees outside summer is nearly here🥵🤙🇳🇿
I am blown away, Jesse. Are you as close to these wonderful creatures as it seems in the opening footage; like you could just about reach and touch them? Awesome in any case, sir. On another note, I hope you and Sam had a fine Thanksgiving (I am aware of the circumstances). On yet another note, I cannot for the life of me figure out how it is that you do not have at least 100k subscribers to your excellent channel. Best wishes as always. And thank you for sharing this special footage.
They look like puppies in water. Kind of like mer-dogs. They are so adorable, I want one.
They are supposedly what started the myth of mermaids
Incredible, gorgeous creatures. The way they float downward and come up again. Just magical:-)
Theyre so cute, they got puppy like faces,
They sure are! Their closest living relative is the elephant, can you believe that!?
@@JesseStLouis yeah it makes sense nw wen I think about it lol, that's so funny
Adorable 🥰
Majestic creatures, even when they fart!
Yes, you saw that! Eating all that seagrass makes you gassy.
Love your work you are definitely one of many creators out there that inspired me to start my own channel. I visited my 1st Fl spring 2 mo ago... Got a paddle board, snorkeling gear and GoPro 9. No experience w any of it. I feel like I hit ground running w addiction for the adventure once I discovered the springs. Can't believe as a native here it took me nearly 40 years to discover my true passion in life. Literally life changing experiences. Thank you for leading the way!
Awesome!! Love to hear that 🙌
Jesse is an absolute icon in this given sport! You aspire me to adventure and I’d love to share a hike with you sometime! Keep up the good work and keep doing you Jesse, I really appreciate these videos.
Jesse, I've wanted to do this for years now but I've read mixed opinions on how this activity impacts the delicate habitat of the magnificent animals. Could you shared what you learned during your experience?
The invasive algae choking out the seagrass and people not obeying "no wake zones" are much bigger problems. It seems like the tour operator that you use makes a big difference. Ours was very diligent to explain and emphasize not to touch, corner or harass only let them come to you. So I think choosing the right guide can make a big difference. And we want to support those companies that are doing it right.
It's gonna be a good day once I saw my boy dropping this beautiful vid. So glad to see those cute sea-cows around still. Is there any caves in FL?
Lots of caves in FL, but they're cave diving accessible
@@JesseStLouis oh really. Is there any waterfalls in FL? besides that one man-made one at that beautiful park
@@jacobgates1986 a few but nothing too impressive...
Kia ora Jesse and Sam hope all is well, coming from NZ I would probably have a "oopsie" if I ever encounter one...🤣😂 they kinder look like elephant seals but without the attitude🤣...lol admittedly don't know much about these docile/intelligent creatures i wil do a google search later...🤔 great footage guys this video captures yet another truly amazing and beautiful interaction between man and beast so thanks for sharing this cool video, may the manatee forever prosper and thrive in the circle of life, take care guys much love from whakatane, and on a side note 29 degrees outside summer is nearly here🥵🤙🇳🇿
Thanks John, sounds like swimming or surfing over at Ohope Beach might be in your future 😉🤙
I am blown away, Jesse. Are you as close to these wonderful creatures as it seems in the opening footage; like you could just about reach and touch them? Awesome in any case, sir. On another note, I hope you and Sam had a fine Thanksgiving (I am aware of the circumstances). On yet another note, I cannot for the life of me figure out how it is that you do not have at least 100k subscribers to your excellent channel. Best wishes as always. And thank you for sharing this special footage.
Thanks Jim. We had a great Thanksgiving with family for the first time in 3 years so that was nice.
Nice Jesse 😀❤
What do they mainly eat?
Seagrass
What camera and filter did you use?
@@TheDouglash gopro hero 9, no filter
Nice !
That looks really cool just do t disturb them but they do love a belly rub by people
Against the law to touch or harass them
Sleepy sweat potato
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Crab 🦀 life
Your back home in the water aqua Jesse , hope you had a great thanksgiving
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