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Manatee Projects
The Marine Mammal Section of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) is dedicated to protecting and conserving the Florida manatee through scientific research and education. Biologists at FWRI help conserve Florida manatees by identifying and reducing causes of mortality, disturbance and injury; by protecting essential habitats needed by manatees; by monitoring the status of these endangered animals; and by coordinating activities needed to protect manatees.


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Biological Status Review
A FWC-appointed panel was formed to conduct a preliminary biological status review of the Florida manatee. The preliminary report is now undergoing peer review.

Manatee Avoidance Technology
The Florida Legislature has set aside funds to identify technological solutions for reducing collisions between boats and manatees.

Partners in Manatee Health Research
Read about manatee research programs involving the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and other marine organizations and research facilities.

Manatee Photo-identification Program
By photographing manatees with distinct features researchers are able to track individual manatees over time and examine life history traits of the population.

Population Monitoring and Aerial Surveys
Read about aerial surveys; synoptic surveys, including counts of manatees; and population assessments.

Radiotelemetry and Tracking
Determining animal movements and habitat use are important aspects of the manatee research conducted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).







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