@guardianofthesprings - Underwater Activist Mermaid Profile

Mama manatee nursing her two babies 💙 Wishing you all a happy Manatee Monday 💦 Did you know that manatees have a nipple behind each flipper? Young calves like this one, nurse in their mothers’ armpits. After nursing with mom and learning from her for about 2 years, the calf will go off on its own. Have you ever seen a manatee nursing?? If you swim with manatees anywhere, please remember to practice passive observation. As you can see here, I didn’t approach them to get a closer look. I stayed put and let them do their thing. Shot with @insta360_official One RS #manateemonday #floridaliving #manatees #manateenursing #babymanatee #manateelove #manateesofinstagram #manateesightings #roamflorida #floridasprings #wildlifephotography #pureflorida #naturelovers #lovefl #livewildyfl #marinelife #roam #earthpix #savefloridasprings #insta360 #insta360oners #insta360underwater #insta360family #insta360girl

Making dreams come true as a mermaid is something I didn’t know I would love to do 💙 Had a mermazing time at the Bay Renaissance Fair in Dace City FL 🧜🏽‍♀️ This little girl couldn’t believe there was a mermaid and even gave me a kiss 💋 #bayarearenfest #bayarearenaissancefestival #highfive #mermaidmeetandgreet #renaissancemermaid #mermaidtankshow #tankshow #meetandgreet #mermaidlife #underwaterperformer #performerunderwater #mermaidperformer

I am so flipping excited to announce that I will be performing at the @aquatarium in Canada with @mermaidsmakewaves 🧜‍♀️ I will be there sharing with you all the mermazing stories of the springs and waters that I call home. You can come meet at the Aquatarium’s Mermaids Experience taking place from March 11th to March 19th from 9 am to 6 pm. Tickets can be purchased online or at the front desk. #mermaids #aquatarium #mermaidsmakewaves #themermaidsarecoming #mermaidtank #aquarium #freedivingmermaid #mermaidforhire #padimermaid #padimermaid #professionalmermaids #paditv #aqmermaids #aquatarium #underwatershow #underwatermermaidshow #mermaidshow #brockville #explorebrockville #mermaidsincanada #brockvilleon #1000islands #southeasternontario #brockvilleontario #downtownbrockville #brockville #1000islandslife #cityofthe1000islands #discoverontario #discoveron #explorebrockville #visitbrockville #marchevents #marchbreak

No matter what life throws my way, I refuse to sink 🧜‍♀️ Washing you all a fintastic Friday 💙 Shot with a @gopro Hero 11 Shot by @underwater.explorer Wearing my @capecali tail Use code MICHI to get 10% off your entire order #lifeunderwater #myunderwaterlife #lovefl #freshwatersprings #hiddenfl #hiddenflorida #exploreflorida #onlyinflorida #sunshinestate #pureflorida #floridaliving #saveoursprings #saveflsprings #lifeunderwater #insta360 #goprogirl #gopromermaid #goprounderwater #underwaterworld #worldunderwater #freedivingmermaid #mermaidfreediver #merdiver #loveunderwater #padimermaid #guardianofthesprings #freshwatermermaid #mermaidunderwater #paditv #padidiver #padimerfolk

I am obsessed with how majestic and graceful manatees glide underwater 🌊 Most people think they are fat because they are so big, but in reality, they have little body fat. About 20% of a manatee’s body mass is taken up by its gastrointestinal tract, which contains the stomach and intestines. it helps keep the manatee warm by producing he has food that is digested. To learn more about manatees visit @savethemanateeclub and check out the link in my bio. Shot by me with @gopro Hero 11 #manateelove #floridaliving #manatees #manateesighting #wildlifeencounters #seacow #seacowsofinstagram #giantmanatee #manateelove #manateesofinstagram #manateesightings #roamflorida #floridasprings #wildlifephotography #pureflorida #naturelovers #lovefl #livewildyfl #marinelife #roam #earthpix #savefloridasprings #goprohero11 #goprofamily #goprogirl

Training underwater is something I've been doing for several years now and one of my favorite forms of training 💙 One of the questions I get asked the most is how I train to hold my breath for so long so here it is 😀 Training to extend my breath-hold involves lots of different techniques. One of those techniques, and my favorite, is underwater rock running. 🏃 It is a form of hypoxic training that forces the body to learn how to work better, even when the regular, consistent supply of oxygen isn’t available. It’s a great low-impact form of endurance training; that works wonders on your lung capacity and ability to cope with stressful situations. It is one of my favorite ways to train because it challenges me in ways I can’t be challenged on land. Breath-hold training is an essential part of freediving and something I do every day. Disclaimer: The actions performed in this video are done by a trained & certified professional. DO NOT attempt the actions in this video unless you have proper training & a safety diver with you. Never do any form of breath-hold training, hypoxic training, or freediving without a buddy watching you. Shallow water blackouts are no joke. Safety first. 📷 @gopro Hero 9 Wearing my @hook360 pants and top 💪 Use code MICHI at checkout to get 10% off your entire order 🌊 #rockrunning #underwaterrockruning #freediver #freediving #onebreath #breathhold #freedive #freedivelife #learningtofreedive #howtofreedive #freedivetraining #underwatertraining #freedive101 #certifiedfreediver #floridasprings #underwaterworkout #workingoutunderwater #underwaterworkouts #freedivecertification #freediveflorida #apnea#trainingunderwater #padi #padifreediver #saveoursprings #freshwatersprings #underwatergirl

Did you know that scientists use the unique pattern of scars and mutilations on a manatee's body and fluke to identify an individual manatee over time? This type of research is called the Manatee Individual Photo Identification System. The scars used to identify the manatees are primarily a result of encounters with boats; however entanglements in fishing gear, cold stress lesions, and fungal infections also can cause scarring. The records in MIPS provide insights into manatee movements, site fidelity (i.e., the tendency to return to the same location year after year), adult survival and reproductive rates, and reproductive parameters such as calving intervals (time between births) and length of calf dependency. To learn more about manatees and how you can help them, follow the @savethemanateeclub If you see a manatee in the wild, please be mindful and practice passive observation by given them their space. Manatees come into the Springs to rest and feed in the wawater. If you see a sleeping manatee like the one in this video, please do NOT disturb it. Let them rest and watch from afar. 💙Report injured or dead manatees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission @fwcresearch at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922), #FWC or *FWC on your cell phone or send a text message to [email protected]. You can also use VHF Channel 16 on your marine radio. 💙NEVER Approach, Pursue, or TOUCH manatees. They are VERY curious by nature, if you respect their space and they want to, they will approach. 💙NEVER separate a mom and her calf. 💙Do NOT disturbmanatee mating herds NEVER jump on, stand on, hold on to or ride manatees. 💙Do NOT block a manatee’s path if one or more moves toward you. Shot by me using a 📸 @gopro Hero 11 #manateeseason #manateemonday #savethemanatees #manatees #manateesleeping #manateelove #manateesofinstagram #manateesightings #roamflorida #floridasprings #wildlifephotography #seacow #seapotato #manateeencounter #pureflorida #naturelovers #lovefl #livewildyfl #marinelife #roam #earthpix #savefloridasprings #goprohero11

Falling in love with this mama manatee and her twin calfs 💙 This is such a sweet moment to have captured 🧜🏽‍♀️ Shot by @underwater.explorer using a @gopro Hero 11 #manateefriday #floridaliving #manatees #manateenursing #babymanatee #twinmanatees #babymanatees #wildlifeencounters #manateelove #manateesofinstagram #manateesightings #roamflorida #floridasprings #wildlifephotography #pureflorida #naturelovers #lovefl #livewildyfl #marinelife #roam #earthpix #savefloridasprings #goprohero11 #goprofamily #goprogirl

Thank you for being a part of my journey 💙 To all of the woman who inspire, support me, motivate me, encourage me, and are there for me!! I may not tell you enough, and we may not talk every day, but I appreciate you all being in my life! You have all impacted my life in so many ways and I am so thankful for you all. There are so many women who inspire and motivate me every day so thank you!! Too many woman have had an impact in my life so I know I have missed a few in this video but I want to thank all of the women out there that I know!! Happy international woman’s day!! #internationalwomensday #womensday2023 #IWD2023 #IWD #feminism #womensupportingwomen #breakthebias #stereotypes #genderstereotypes #femaleempowerment #generbias #discrimination #internationalwomensday2023 #empowereachother #supportyourfriends #IWD2023 #womensday #genderequality #iwd #womenswomen #WomenInScience