'Sound' research shows slower boats may cause manatees more harm than good

(Florida Atlantic University) Slower boat speeds reduce risks to manatees. Or do they? Not exactly, according to research conducted at Florida Atlantic University. In fact, the very laws enacted to slow down boats in manatee habitats may actually be doing more harm than good. However, an innovative alerting device is proving to deliver a better solution.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news