Tagging A Manatee at Apollo Beach, Florida
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This is a tagging which occured on December 30,2003.A spotter plane spots the Manatees over Tampa Bay. One of these boats then attempts to net the Manatee.
The boat with the net.
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Scars from encounters with boats.
The manatee is examined.
Marine biologists and others from FWC, SEA WORLD and other agencies then check the manatees health and vital signs. The manatee is checked for scars from encounters with boat propellers. The tracking device is readied.
The Manatee is equipped with a radio tracking GPS device. Shown held by one of the team members. The tracking device is installed.
The Tracking Device Is Attached To A belt On The Tail Of The Manatee. If The Tracking Device Is Caught It Is Designed To Easily Break Lose So That The Manatee Is Not Harmed.
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Weighed and released.
One Of The Younger Volunteers
Sunset Over Tampa Bay
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- Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
- Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo has a manatee habitat.
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- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commission Website
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ArtByLinda wrote...
Great lens! How lucky to have been there to be able to watch the process. The Florida Manatee's are such gentle creatures, and so curious, they are endangered by the propellers of the boats. I can just imagine those running the boats must feel horrible if they know they have hit them. It is good to see them working on conservation for this endangered species! 5* Linda
Posted August 19, 2008
Lesley and Karen wrote
Very interesting. I have never seen this animal before. I like the photos.
Posted March 06, 2008
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