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Does this mean that the Services management goal is 250 adult manatees on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts?

April 26, 2017Adult Atlantic coasts GOAL Gulf Management manatees mean service

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Does this mean that the Services management goal is 250 adult manatees on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts?

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A11: No. We would consider a population of 250 adult manatees to be functionally extinct. This is why we consider our conclusion to be conservative, that is, erring on the side of the species. Management goals for the species will be developed in the next revision to the recovery plan.