Peaceful manatees encircle canoeists

A group of beautiful manatees peacefully convene around some canoeists in their midst.

"These people were rewarded for respectfully keeping their distance," said the filmer. "Manatees are very friendly and curious and if you keep a respectful distance and wait patiently, they will often come up to you."

Whole they are no longer endangered, they are still protected. The canoeists were all using see-through canoes, giving them an even better view of the creatures.