Stable isotope analyses of manatee bones measure historical nitrogen pollution in Florida waters, 1975–2010
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DOI: 10.1007/s00227-018-3349-4
Abstract: Nutrient pollution is a key driver of ecological change in coastal marine environments. Over the last 150 years, the dominant source of nitrogen in coastal waters has shifted from sewage to synthetic fertilizer in many regions… read more here.
Keywords: nitrogen; isotope analyses; 1975 2010; 15n values ... See more keywords
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in plasma of the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.02.010
Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous, synthetic anthropogenic chemicals known to infiltrate and persist in biological systems as a result of their stability and bioaccumulation potential. This study investigated 15 PFAS, including short-chain carboxylic… read more here.
Keywords: per polyfluoroalkyl; substances pfas; indian manatee; manatee ... See more keywords
Riverine people's knowledge of the Vulnerable Amazonian manatee Trichechus inunguis in contrasting protected areas
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DOI: 10.1017/s0030605318000686
Abstract: Abstract Traditional knowledge gained through daily interactions with the environment can yield insights into processes at temporal or spatial scales that may be overlooked by conventional scientific research. Ninety interviews were conducted with riverine people… read more here.
Keywords: trichechus inunguis; manatee; riverine people; amazonian manatee ... See more keywords
Melanothamnus maniticola sp. nov. (Ceramiales, Rhodophyta): an epizoic species evolved for living on the West Indian Manatee
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DOI: 10.1111/jpy.12912
Abstract: Over 35 macroalgae have been documented growing epizoically on sea turtles, and macroalgae are also known to grow on the West Indian Manatee, but the number and identity of these latter species have not been… read more here.
Keywords: melanothamnus maniticola; maniticola nov; indian manatee; manatee ... See more keywords
Three Decades of Antillean Manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) Stranding Along the Brazilian Coast
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DOI: 10.1177/1940082917728375
Abstract: Alive Antillean manatee stranding is one of the main challenges for the conservation of the species in Brazil. In the present study, data on Antillean manatee stranding recorded by the CMA/ICMBio’s Wild Animals Rehabilitation Center… read more here.
Keywords: manatee trichechus; antillean manatee; three decades; decades antillean ... See more keywords
The influence of variations in background noise on Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) detection of boat noise and vocalizations
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268513
Abstract: A manatee’s primary modality to detect a vessel on a possible collision course is hearing as underwater visibility is limited in many manatee habitats and their visual acuity is poor. We estimate a Florida manatee’s… read more here.
Keywords: florida manatee; background noise; boat; manatee ... See more keywords
Identifying coagulopathies in the pathophysiology of cold stress syndrome in the Florida manatee Trichechus manatus latirostris.
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DOI: 10.3354/dao03149
Abstract: Cold stress syndrome (CSS) in the Florida manatee Trichechus manatus latirostris has been defined as morbidity and mortality resulting from prolonged exposure to water temperatures read more here.
Keywords: coagulation; stress syndrome; manatee; css ... See more keywords
Karyotypical Confirmation of Natural Hybridization between Two Manatee Species, Trichechus manatus and Trichechus inunguis
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DOI: 10.3390/life12050616
Abstract: Two species of manatees are found in Northern Brazil—the Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus), which is found along the coast from Florida to Northeastern Brazil, and the Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis), endemic to the Amazon drainage… read more here.
Keywords: trichechus manatus; manatus; manatee; trichechus inunguis ... See more keywords