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Waterways Commission hears 2025 manatee protection plan implementation report; staff to continue outreach and monitoring
Summary
Dr. Pinto presented the 2025 Manatee Protection Plan implementation report, reporting lower recent manatee counts, site-specific salinity and temperature data, a new online sighting-reporting form, and continued enforcement and education work in Duval County.
Dr. Pinto of Jacksonville University summarized the 2025 Manatee Protection Plan implementation report to the Jacksonville Waterways Commission, saying "Things are very quiet on the manatee front, and as far as water quality goes, it's been very dry." The presentation included salinity, temperature and mortality data, and described a new online manatee reporting form.
The report showed site readings of roughly 26 parts per thousand at Mayport, 16–18 parts per thousand near Dames Point and about 12 parts per thousand downtown; Buckman Bridge was running around 2 parts per thousand, slightly elevated for that location. Dr. Pinto said water…
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