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## Drastic harassment involves singular, significant incidents that can lead to harm or injury. Examples include riding a manatee or forcibly separating a mother and calf.<ref name=":5" /> | ## Drastic harassment involves singular, significant incidents that can lead to harm or injury. Examples include riding a manatee or forcibly separating a mother and calf.<ref name=":5" /> | ||
## Cumulative harassment occurs gradually over time due to repeated disturbances. For instance, large or frequent tour groups disrupting resting manatees can compel them to relocate frequently to avoid human contact. This behaviour consumes excessive energy and may cause the manatees to abandon their habitat entirely.<ref name=":5" /> | ## Cumulative harassment occurs gradually over time due to repeated disturbances. For instance, large or frequent tour groups disrupting resting manatees can compel them to relocate frequently to avoid human contact. This behaviour consumes excessive energy and may cause the manatees to abandon their habitat entirely.<ref name=":5" /> | ||
== Population Status == | |||
# The Florida manatee population is estimated to be approximately 3,800 individuals.<ref>[https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/species/mammals/Florida_manatee/natural_history.html Natural history] biologicaldiversity.org</ref> | |||
# In 1991, there were estimated to be a little over 1,200 manatees in Florida. By 2024, this number has increased to over 6,300 individuals.<ref>[https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/100-years/object/florida-manatee/ Florida Manatee] Florida Museum</ref> | |||
# The population of Florida manatees has grown to a minimum of 8,350 animals as of the latest count, leading to their reclassification from endangered to threatened.<ref>[https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/manatee/ Florida Manatee Program] FWC</ref> | |||
# The best estimate for the Amazon and West African manatee populations are 8,000–30,000 adults and 10,000 adults, respectively.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/animal/manatee Manatee Diet, Habitat, & Facts] Britannica</ref> | |||
# A new manatee habitat was discovered by Klaus Thymann within the cenotes of Sian Ka'an Biosphere with an estimated population of 200-250 manatees.<ref>[[wikipedia:Manatee|Manatee]] Wikipedia</ref> | |||
== Legal Protection of the Manatee == | == Legal Protection of the Manatee == | ||