Abstract:
The following represent initial progress reports for manatee research projects being conducted by Mote Marine Laboratory scientists and collaborators from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. The first report is entitled: Photo-Identification Studies of Manatees in Southwestern Florida. The second report is entitled: Manatee Rescue and Verification. The third report is entitled: Recreational Boat Traffic Studies - FY 2008-09.