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Most people walk RIGHT past these thinking they're jellyfish… but they're actually one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean!🌊

If you ever see one stranded on the beach, don't panic! Just gently pick it up and give it a ride home 💙

#seahare #oceanlife #florida #underwater #conservation

#LTKTravel #LTKSwim #LTKActive

Most people walk RIGHT past these thinking they're jellyfish… but they're actually one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean!🌊 If you ever see one stranded on the beach, don't panic! Just gently pick it up and give it a ride home 💙 seahare oceanlife florida underwater conservation LTKTravel LTKSwim LTKActive

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Wait to see how Adam attracts the dolphins at the end…😅🐬👀🤿

#florida #dolphin #freediving #ocean #diving

The ending 🥹🥹 Such a fun paddle adventure on my @Niphean paddleboard! 🩵🫶

#crocodile #manatee #florida #floridalife #paddleboard

What IS that thing at the end…?👀😱😳 and yes my husband DID go diving when he dropped my GoPro in here. That video is on my page too 😅

#crocodile #manatee #paddleboard #florida #floridakeys

Did you know this animal can literally EJECT its internal organs out of its body when it feels threatened… and then just grow them all back?😱👀

#freediving #ocean #marinelife #florida #scubadiving

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The truth about the crocodile in my canal🫣😳🐊 and WHY I still paddleboard in the Croc Canal

#crocodile #alligator #manatee #florida #greenscreenvideo

There’s NO way this happened TWICE in one day 😱😳🐊

I was paddleboarding through the croc canal on a VERY murky day when this giant “big potato” suddenly came up for air DIRECTLY under me 😭

He was NOT there seconds before. I thought I had eyes on all of them, and then suddenly… boom. We both scared each other at the exact same moment.

I stayed completely still because if I had panicked and started paddling away, I could’ve scared him even more or fallen right into the canal… and who knows where the crocodile could be 😳🐊

The craziest part is this exact manatee has been following me around in here for days 😂 We can tell him apart because he unfortunately has a small boat strike scar on his back. We named him Flip.

Right before this happened, a boat started heading straight toward the group in the murky water. I started pointing out where each manatee was so the captain could avoid hitting them. He slowed down and swerved around every single one thankfully. That’s why my paddleboard was a bit closer to the group than I usually get. It’s important to give animals space and respect.

Boat strikes are one of the leading causes of death for manatees, especially in resting canals like this.

So yes… I’d rather get flipped off my paddleboard than watch Flip get hit by a boat🥺

And before anyone asks… thankfully it was NOT the crocodile coming up from the depths this time 🫠

Follow along for more manatee, shark, dolphin, and crocodile adventures 🐊

#crocodile #manatee #florida #paddleboard #ocean

Almost got flipped off my paddleboard a few days later…😳 Full video coming soon👀

#crocodile #manatee #florida #ocean #paddleboard

Yes, there are crocodiles in Florida👀🐊🐊 And yes, at least 2 of them frequent this canal. But so do the big potatoes!🥰🥹🫶

#crocodile #manatee #florida #paddleboard #ocean

The exact reason I paddleboard in the croc canal 🐊😌🩵 SO CUTE!!🥹🫶

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48 HOURS IN CHICAGO 🫶🏼✨ save this for your next girl’s trip!!

Here’s our PERFECT itinerary hitting all our favorite spots:

📍 The Godfrey Hotel Chicago (River North) @godfreyhotelchicago
Stayed here and it was the PERFECT home base. Walking distance to everything, amazing rooms, and the best views 🤍

📍 Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! @lilbabareeba
Spanish tapas night is mandatory😅 Order the goat cheese baked in tomato sauce (trust me) & sangria!

📍 Goodnight John Boy @johnboychicago
If you wanna dance… THIS is the spot 🪩 free late-night food + such fun energy

📍 IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge @iogodfrey
Rooftop brunch the next morning ☀️ The best vibes, views, and amazing food & drink!

📍 Osaka Beauty House @beauty.house.osaka
My GO-TO for Russian manicures 💅🏼 lasts 4–6 weeks and the detail is UNREAL🩵

📍 Mikono Froyo @mikonofroyo
Chicago’s FIRST dedicated frozen Greek yogurt spot and WOW. Fresh, delicious, all-natural, and perfect riverwalk treat 🍓🥥🍦

📍 Tanuki Sushi @tanukichicago
Sushi pizza pizza + face masks + pajamas + The Notebook = ELITE girls night 🥹

📍 Philz Coffee @philzcoffee
Morning coffee before heading out ☕️ the best way to end the trip🫶🏙️

Honestly couldn’t have planned a better 48 hours 🥹🏙️ Save this if you’re coming to Chicago & want a PERFECT itinerary!!

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Why were there fish scraps ALL around the docks…😳👀🦈 Wait til the end for the best surprise!😱

#freediving #ocean #sharks #marinelife #seahorses

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Wait til the end to see one swimming! 😱 They are SO mesmerizing! Come back to see the dive vlog here!🤿🌊

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Would you eat here?👀🩵✈️🤿 (I did go snorkeling in the water outside of it so follow along to see what I found!)

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WHY were there fish bones all around where the bull shark has been spotted before…?!😳

#shark #freediving #florida #ocean #travelblogger

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Who else thinks Patrick PUSHED the city elsewhere?! 🤔🏙️ This might be the closest I’ve ever been to finding it… so come back to see when I find Gerald👀🐬

#dolphin #gerald #freediving #florida #marinelife

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SEARCHING FOR A MEGALODON PART 2 😱👀🦈

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I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED😱 Can you hold your breath through the whole video?👀🤿🫁

Wearing all @Cressi 1946 gear🩵🤿🌊

When freediving, it is VERY important to master equalization and always dive with a trained buddy. Proper technique and practicing it consistently is what allows you to go deeper safely and comfortably. The more you train, the more you can also build your CO₂ tolerance, which helps extend your breath holds over time.

But none of that matters without safety. Safety is non-negotiable. 🤍

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THEY’RE ALMOST BACK 😱👀😭🤿🌊 and I have a discount!🩵

@divermonart fins are restocking TONIGHT at 9 PM EST…and they sell out FAST! Make sure you put a reminder on your phone for this drop!🩵

Use code ALYSSA10 for 10% off 🫶🏼 Link in my bio!

(My exact pair are the RAINBOW fins, but the code works for ALL fin designs!🫶)

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everything, hallelujah🩵🌊🐬🦈

happy earth day🩵🌎

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HAPPY EARTH DAY!🥹🩵🌎 EVERY dollar made on this video is going straight to ocean conservation, so be sure to watch the video until the end, engage, and help make a difference🩵🫶🌊

#ocean #shelling #conservation #earthday #saveouroceans

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I can't believe a SHARK actually showed up!👀🦈 This proves that manifesting works... so hopefully we'll find another one next time!

Wearing all @Cressi 1946 gear🩵🤿🌊

Wildlife encounters are unpredictable. Always dive responsibly.

#freediving #diving #sharks #ocean #florida

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I made a mistake when it comes to ocean conservation…

…and I fixed it🫶 Because we don’t have to be perfect to care. We just have to be willing to learn! 🥹🐢🌊

Protector of the Ocean, Updated Edition, is out now, just in time for Earth Day 🩵🐢🌎🌊🫶

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#conservation #ocean #savetheocean #turtle #childrensbook

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What a PERFECT little paddle adventure 🥹🫶🐢🌊 Come back tomorrow to see the FULL DIVE🤿😱🦈🐬🐢

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What would you do in this situation?😅😳🫣 You truly never know what you’re gonna come across while paddleboarding…😂

#paddleboarding #florida #oceangirl #wildlife #paddleboardgirl

#LTKActive #LTKTravel #LTKSwim

As you can see at the end, DOZENS were washed up already! 😱 Full paddleboard and dive vlog at this island coming next 🥰 You won’t believe what I found UNDER the water here!😱

#florida #seahare #wildlife #wildliferescue #ocean

#LTKTravel #LTKstorytime #LTKSwim

Bet you didn’t expect the ending…😳😳😳 What ATE that?!🐊🦈

#floridakeys #crocodile #manatee #paddleboard #paddleboardgirl

#LTKSwim #LTKTravel

MEGALODON TEETH GIVEAWAY!!😱🦈🦷 (& other shark teeth & fossils)

Enter on Insta& TikTok !

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Searching for PROOF of a MEGALODON SHARK

#LTKstorytime #LTKTravel #LTKActive

I CAN’T BELIEVE we found something even MORE rare than a MEGALODON tooth…😱🕵️🔎👀🦈🦷

#LTKstorytime #LTKTravel #LTKActive

The SHARK🥹🫶 and yes, there ARE crocodiles in Florida, not just alligators 👀🐊

@Jeana Butler #crocodile #floridakeys #paddleboarding #florida #jellyfish

#LTKTravel #LTKActive #LTKSwim

Why were there remnants of a horseshoe crab there…😳 Wait til the end for the BEST surprise!👀😱

Such an incredible dive with @ash.sharkbait 🩵🫶

#freediving #ocean #sharks #marinelife #florida

#LTKSwim #LTKActive #LTKTravel

Wait til the end for the most magical surprise!🥹🫶

Such an incredible dive wearing all @cressi1946 gear 🤿

Every interaction I have underwater is always on the animals’ terms. Always make sure to respect marine life 💙🌊

#marinelife #florida #freediving #ocean #diving

#LTKTravel #LTKSwim

Rescuing one of the BIGGEST sea hares I’ve ever seen😱 I had to literally swim in the water to help this one out😅 Thank you for following & supporting my page to allow me to do things like this for the wildlife & the ocean!🥹🫶🛟🚮

#wildliferescue #marinelife #seahare #ocean #florida

#LTKstorytime #LTKSwim #LTKTravel

Throwback to when I discovered sea hares for the FIRST TIME… and DOZENS of them at once😅

At first, I didn’t even know what they were. A local told me they were harmless, so I decided to help one back into the ocean🥹

One week later, I came back just to save more, and have been coming back ever since🫶

A reminder that you don’t have to know everything right away. Being a lifelong learner and caring about wildlife is what matters most🩵🌊

#ocean #marinelife #seahare #wildliferescue #florida

#LTKActive #LTKSwim #LTKTravel

me every manatee season 😅🫶🩵 it is coming to an end, but cannot wait for next year!🥹

If you stay still and respect their space, chances are they will be curious and come check you out!

Reminder that it is illegal to chase, touch, or harass manatees.

#manatees #lovinglife #florida #diving #marinelife

#LTKTravel #LTKSwim #LTKActive