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Dive into the natural beauty of the Sunshine State with 14 high-resolution photographs showcasing some of Florida’s iconic springs. These breathtaking images, taken by nature photographer Jason Gulley, highlight their beauty as well as the plants and animals that call these habitats home. Learn how in addition to their vibrant ecosystems, the springs also provide a window into the condition of the state’s groundwater, the source of 90% of drinking water for Floridians. See the threats that impact their health and discover the efforts underway to conserve them.

The exhibit consists of photos from nearly a dozen springs statewide. Here, a team of specially trained cave divers enter the cave at Little River Springs. ©Photo by Jason Gulley. For online and social media use to promote the “Natural Wonders: Florida’s Freshwater Springs” exhibit. For additional use, please contact Jason Gulley.

In addition to highlighting their beauty, the gallery also informs on the important ecological roles of springs. This image illustrates how a thriving eelgrass bed results in a healthy spring ecosystem. ©Photo by Jason Gulley. For online and social media use to promote the “Natural Wonders: Florida’s Freshwater Springs” exhibit. For additional use, please contact Jason Gulley.

The gallery showcases 14 breathtaking images of local springs taken by nature photographer Jason Gulley. ©Florida Museum/Kristen Grace

Highlights

Liquid Gems:

Check out 14 photos of famous Florida locations like Peacock, Fanning and Ichetucknee springs as well as the unique microenvironments they contain.

Did You Know?

• Eelgrass beds are the foundations of healthy spring ecosystems in the same way that trees are the foundations of healthy forests.
• The Mammoth Spring vent at Silver Springs State Park was once so pristine that it was used to film early underwater films and TV shows starting in the 1930s.
• A few decades ago, Troy Spring discharged crystal-clear groundwater to the nearby Suwannee River. Today, as one of the state’s most impaired springs, the water has become pea green.

Acknowledgements

Images by Jason Gulley, whose photography was funded in part through the support of the National Geographic Society and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida.