Manatees mapping seagrass (USA & Puerto Rico)
June 29, 2012
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.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Title | Manatees mapping seagrass (USA & Puerto Rico) |
| Authors | Daniel H. Slone, James P. Reid, W. Judson Kenworthy, Giuseppe Di Carlo, Susan M. Butler |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Seagrass-Watch |
| Index ID | 70038876 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Southeast Ecological Science Center |