Photo-identification and aerial surveys of manatees in Sarasota County waters: Sarasota County boating improvement program 2004-2005 final report.

Abstract

From October 1 2004 to September 30 2005, the Mote Marine Laboratory Manatee Research staff conducted 17 aerial surverys to assess abundance and distribution of manatees in Sarasota County waters. From October 6, 2004 to September 30, 2005, 192 surveys of 20 sites during 39 field days were completed. Over 3,500 digital and slide images taken during these sightings are currently being sorted and analyzed.