Studies in Matlacha Isles and other areas of southwestern Florida: facilitating adult survival estimations in southwestern Florida and documenting manatee habitat use patterns. Final report.

Abstract

The goals of the project included continuing the photo-identification efforts of Manatees in southwestern Florida, particularly in Matlacha Isles; to supplement efforts by State personnel to conduct the photo-identification efforts at and near the FPL Ft. Myers power plant during the winter months; to augment photo-identification efforts in Sarasota Bay during non-winter months; and to conduct aerial surveys of Matlacha Isles and Caloosahatchee River areas in winter. Activities are described.