Belize--a last stronghold for manatees in the Caribbean
Oryx
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Abstract
Belize is a small country but it offers a safe haven for the largest number of manatees in the Caribbean. The authors' survey in 1989 revealed that there has been no apparent decline since the last study in 1977. However, there is no evidence for population growth either and as the Belize economy develops threats from fisheries, human pressure and declining habitat quality will increase. Recommendations are made to ensure that Belize safeguards its manatee populations.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Belize--a last stronghold for manatees in the Caribbean |
| Series title | Oryx |
| DOI | 10.1017/S0030605300034189 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Publication Date | July 06, 2009 |
| Year Published | 1991 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Description | 9 p. |
| First page | 156 |
| Last page | 164 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |