Manatee Harassment In The Workplace
What is manatee harassment and what can I do about it?
Harassment is any activity that alters the animal’s natural behavior. For example, if an activity results in a resting manatee to start swimming away, the activity is harassment. By altering the manatee’s natural behavior, you may create the likelihood of danger that is bad for the animal and against the law. To read a detailed list of activities that are manatee harassment go to: http://myfwc.com/education/wildlife/manatee/viewing-guidelines/
If you see anyone exhibiting an activity of harassment towards manatees, you can report manatee harassment by calling the FWC Wildlife Alert number 1-888-404-FWCC (3922). In addition, be sure to document if there is repeated harassment, and your …show more content…
Prior to contacting Save the Manatee Club or FWC you should compare the area’s address to the map of existing speed zones located on the myfwc.com website to determine if the area is located in a current speed zone. If the site is in an approved speed zone, but you feel there should be more signs put in place inquire with FWC. The U.S. Coast Guard and FWC approve regulatory signs and speed zones. There is a separate process if you find out that there are no existing protections in the area.
If there are no existing protections, you have the option to launch a petition. In order to launch a petition, you will need substantial data showing manatee endangerment and get an endorsement from FWC. You will need significant manatee data to compel support from FWC. Therefore, you want to make sure you document any danger to manatees, humans, and/or property. You and your neighbors also need to document manatee sightings and vessel sightings, and if there are close calls between the two. Once you believe you have collected sufficient information, you can send it to Scott.Calleson@myfwc.com. You are also welcomed to send Save the Manatee Club this information for us to keep on file and utilize it when there is a speed zone
Harassment is any activity that alters the animal’s natural behavior. For example, if an activity results in a resting manatee to start swimming away, the activity is harassment. By altering the manatee’s natural behavior, you may create the likelihood of danger that is bad for the animal and against the law. To read a detailed list of activities that are manatee harassment go to: http://myfwc.com/education/wildlife/manatee/viewing-guidelines/
If you see anyone exhibiting an activity of harassment towards manatees, you can report manatee harassment by calling the FWC Wildlife Alert number 1-888-404-FWCC (3922). In addition, be sure to document if there is repeated harassment, and your …show more content…
Prior to contacting Save the Manatee Club or FWC you should compare the area’s address to the map of existing speed zones located on the myfwc.com website to determine if the area is located in a current speed zone. If the site is in an approved speed zone, but you feel there should be more signs put in place inquire with FWC. The U.S. Coast Guard and FWC approve regulatory signs and speed zones. There is a separate process if you find out that there are no existing protections in the area.
If there are no existing protections, you have the option to launch a petition. In order to launch a petition, you will need substantial data showing manatee endangerment and get an endorsement from FWC. You will need significant manatee data to compel support from FWC. Therefore, you want to make sure you document any danger to manatees, humans, and/or property. You and your neighbors also need to document manatee sightings and vessel sightings, and if there are close calls between the two. Once you believe you have collected sufficient information, you can send it to Scott.Calleson@myfwc.com. You are also welcomed to send Save the Manatee Club this information for us to keep on file and utilize it when there is a speed zone