Appreciation

Manatee research projects are funded by grants and contracts from foundations, corporations and government agencies. The Manatee Research Program would like to give special thanks to the following organizations for making our research possible:

Mote Scientific Foundation
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Florida Power & Light Company
National Marine Fisheries Service
Reliant Energy
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sarasota County
Manatee County
Earthwatch Foundation
Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice

We would also like to thank the many interns and volunteers that have helped us throughout the years.