While the primary focus around manatees over the past two years has rightfully been on the devastating Unusual Mortality Event, it is important to remember that encounters with watercraft remain a major cause of manatee injuries and deaths.
on the water can be as simple as learning and following manatee safety tips, most of which apply not just to motorboat operators, but to those on jet skis or paddlecraft as well:Wear polarized sunglasses to reduce glare and see below the water’s surface;
Learn and look out for telltale signs of manatees in the area, notably a swirl or flat spot on the water that is created by the motion of the manatee’s tail when it dives or swims, or a break in the water created by a manatee’s snout, back, tail, or flipper; Keep away from posted manatee sanctuaries and always remain a safe distance away if you encounter a manatee. Never pursue or harass a manatee;
Immediately report distressed, injured, tagged, or orphaned manatees to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at Avoid boating over seagrass beds and shallow areas where manatees might be feeding.
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