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What is the primary factor that affects manatee sightings?
What is the primary factor that affects manatee sightings?
- Availability of nearshore habitats
- Distance to boat ramps
- Human population density
- Temperature (correct)
What temperature range are most manatee sightings observed?
What temperature range are most manatee sightings observed?
- 0-10°C
- 10-20°C
- 20-30°C (correct)
- 30-40°C
Where do manatees primarily use for habitats?
Where do manatees primarily use for habitats?
- Mobile-Tensaw River Delta (correct)
- Dog River
- Nearshore habitats
- Submerged aquatic vegetation
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Study Notes
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The West Indian manatee is expanding its range into new areas, due in part to warmer temperatures and availability of nearshore habitats with submerged aquatic vegetation.
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Manatees primarily use the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta and Dog River areas, selecting nearshore habitats proximate to submerged aquatic vegetation.
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Distance to boat ramps and human population density have stronger effects on opportunistic sighting data but remain important for tagged data.
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Temperature strongly predicts manatee sightings. Most sightings occur when temperatures are >20°C.
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