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Outreach and Information

Knowledge of manatee habitat requirements, behavior, and general biology can contribute toward the reduction of manatee disturbance, harassment, injury, and death.

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Public support of government conservation programs is vital.  In order to engender support, the public must be well informed so that they have accurate information about manatees, as well as how they can be involved in protecting manatees and their habitat.  In addition, it is important to target specific user groups that typically come into contact with manatees.  Knowledge of manatee habitat requirements, behavior, and general biology can help the public understand how to share manatee habitat, and how to behave when in proximity to manatees.  ISM-Outreach and Information staff distributes a wide array of information to a variety of audiences with the goal of providing factual, timely information appropriate to the target user groups.

To view highlights from the 2006–2007 fiscal year, download
Manatee Outreach 2006–2007 Highlights
(PDF File—325 KB)

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