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Using Genetic Modeling to Assess the Health and Status of Manatee Populations

Biologists in the Sirenia Project at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Florida Integrated Science Center (FISC) in Gainesville, FL, are currently identifying and mapping the genetic material of manatees. Their goal is to better understand and predict the manatee's ability to react to environmental stimuli, such as prolonged periods of cold More...

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Sea otter population status and changes in Alaska

A web page to introduce research by the USGS Alaska Science Center on sea otter population status and changes in Alaska. Provides some background on why the research is needed, research objectives, and a listing of publications by project staff.

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