PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Here’s a great reminder of how lucky we are to live in an area that has so much natural beauty and wildlife.

WFLA News Channel 8’s high definition helicopter Eagle 8 spotted an amazing assortment of sea critters in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday morning.

Check out the video that accompanies this story.

You’ll see groups of dolphins and manatees swimming near John’s Pass and stingrays swimming near Egmont Key.

Enjoy!

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