Is the Manatee River saltwater or freshwater?


Is the Manatee River saltwater or freshwater? The Little Manatee River, a coastal stream that flows into Tampa Bay, may be used as a source of freshwater. Fifty percent reduction of streamflow will result in upstream movement of saltwater.


Is it safe to swim in Manatee River?

That said, swimming the Manatee River is not recommended. Instead, keep your eyes on the surface and by the shore, and you may be lucky enough to spot a few beady eyes and scaly backs in the shallows. Manatee River alligators tend to sleep below the surface during the day but are often seen surfacing at dusk.


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