Evaluating wildlife tourism exposure to Florida manatees using citizen science, public interviews, and trail cameras
Beth Brady,
Gabrielle Carroll,
Giulia Costa
et al.
Abstract:Wildlife tourism often focuses on marine mammals, and the growing frequency of human interactions raises concerns about the sustainability of these activities and their impact on aquatic species. Tourists have the opportunity to view the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) in various locations; however, the level of tourist activity in some areas and their effects on manatees are unknown. Preliminary studies are essential to assess whether these areas warrant additional regulatory and mitigation s… Show more
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