Protection of West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus) in Florida. Final report

Technical Report · Sun May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:6925716

Reynolds, J E; Gluckman, C J

Research and management actions necessary for the recovery of endangered West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus) have received considerable attention over the past decade from many individuals, institutions, and agencies. A new Manatee Recovery Plan is being developed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and promises to provide research goals and timetables to enhance further recovery of manatees in Florida. Recommendations are made in the following areas; implementing local, site-specific management plans that specifically address manatee protection and habitat conservation; increasing research funding to allow better assessment of manatee critical habitat, life history parameters, mortality, and movement patterns; acquiring or restricting access to critical manatee habitat to create a system of reserves; expanding enforcement capability to protect manatees and their habitat; and coordinating education and awareness programs that target specific user groups.

• Research Organization: Eckerd Coll., St. Petersburg, FL (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6925716
• Report Number(s): PB-88-222922/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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