USGS · 70038876
Manatees mapping seagrass (USA & Puerto Rico)
Abstract
West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus) are secretive creatures. While some of their behaviours at winter aggregation sites in Florida are readily visible to the casual observer, many of their habits and movements are difficult to observe. They rely on submerged vegetation for nutrition, and seagrasses are one of their most important food sources.
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Daniel H. Slone, James P. Reid, W. Judson Kenworthy, Giuseppe Di Carlo, Susan M. Butler. 2012. Manatees mapping seagrass (USA & Puerto Rico). https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70038876
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