What is a manatee refuge?
A1: Per 50 CFR 17.102, “Manatee refuge means an area in which the Director has determined that certain waterborne activity would result in the taking of one or more manatees, or that certain waterborne activity must be restricted to prevent the taking of one of more manatees, including but not limited to a taking by harassment;… Waterborne activity includes, but is not limited to, swimming, diving (including skin and SCUBA diving), snorkeling, water skiing, surfing, fishing, the use of water vehicles, and dredging and filling operations.” For an area designated as a manatee refuge, the regulation states the applicable restrictions. Designation of manatee refuges will not eliminate waterway property owner access rights. Public and private property owners and their designees will be permitted watercraft access and allowed to maintain property and waterways when their property is located in a manatee refuge. Any authorized boating activity in the refuges can be conducted by operating wa
A1: Manatee refuges are areas where certain waterborne activities are restricted or prohibited to prevent the taking of one or more manatees. Waterborne activity includes, but is not limited to, swimming, diving (including skin and SCUBA diving), snorkeling, water skiing, surfing, fishing, the use of water vehicles, and dredging and filling operations. For an area designated as a manatee refuge, the regulation will state which, if any, waterborne activities are prohibited, and state the applicable restrictions. Designation of manatee refuges will not eliminate waterway property owner access rights.
A1: Manatee refuges are areas where certain waterborne activities may be restricted or prohibited to prevent injuring or killing one or more manatees. Waterborne activity includes, but is not limited to, swimming, diving (including skin and SCUBA diving), snorkeling, water skiing, surfing, fishing, the use of water vehicles, and dredging and filling operations. For an area designated as a manatee refuge, the regulation will state which, if any, waterborne activities are prohibited, and state the applicable restrictions. Designation of manatee refuges will not eliminate waterway property owner access rights. Residents and their guests would be permitted watercraft access through a manatee sanctuary or refuge to private residences, boat houses, and docks. Any authorized boating activity would be conducted by operating watercraft at ASlow Speed.@ Q2: What is a manatee sanctuary? A2: Manatee sanctuaries are areas in which all waterborne activities are prohibited to prevent injuring or kill
