History
Glass bottom boats were first used near Santa Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California. They also became popular in Florida at several areas of natural springs that became tourist attractions, for example, Silver Springs, Wakulla Springs, Rainbow Springs, and Weeki Wachee Springs.
Typical tours in these boats include views of underwater flora and fauna, reefs, shipwrecks, and other underwater sights.
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