Since the State of Floridas 2001 manatee count was higher than expected, why are you proceeding with the designation of additional manatee refuges and sanctuaries?
A20: We are very pleased with recent synoptic survey counts and see these numbers as indicative of the success of many long-term conservation efforts. However, collisions with watercraft and harassment actions that impede the use of warm water areas critical to manatee survival continue to impact manatees. Whether or not the manatee population grows or declines is primarily dependent on the survival rate of adult manatees. The designation of additional Federal manatee protection areas is expected to further improve the adult survival rate and support the full recovery of the species.
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