Genetic Uniqueness Threatens Florida Manatee's Future
...h as garbage thrownfrom boats. "It's critical that boaters slow down when they travel in manatee zones,"he said. "It's also critical that we protect the manatees' habitat. Forexample, the seagrasses that they feed on are very susceptible to reducedlight levels, which can be caused by pollution and fertilizer...Burrowing mayfly swarms signal a healthier ecosystem, USGS scientists say
...er the burrowing mayfly hatchcan be a nuisance for boaters and lakeshore residents, and that the mayfliesmake fishing a hopeless endeavor. But that may be a small price to pay for acleaner, healthier lake environment....The role of science in restoring California's water resources
...rves as a recreational playground for thousands of boaters and anglers. Decades ago, the Delta teemed with fish and wildlife, but development, pollution and aqueduct diversion have taken their toll. In March 2000, however, California voters approved a $1.97 billion water quality ......5 degrees (Fahrenheit)," he notes. Area boaters and sailors, surfers and divers who access TheCOOLroom.org Web site will benefit from additional information there. "For example," says Crowley, "wave height data will tell them in advance how rough the water is on a given day." Fishermen...Rensselaer effort to pull mussels at Lake George looks promising
...fication kits as part of its campaign to encourage boaters to clean their boats and other equipment before putting them in the water. In May, the State of New York appropriated $20,000 to pay for the installation of two boat-washing stations at Lake George. What we hope to do is educate the public about the ...Pleasure boat speed limits can stir up trouble in shallow lakes
...o lakes in northern Wisconsin used by recreational boaters including, water skiers, fishermen and personal watercraft fans. The two Penn State engineers instrumented the lake bottoms at depths from 3 to 7 feet with an acoustic Doppler velocimenter to measure the water velocity induced by passing boats and...The ecological consequences of 'promiscuous' boating
...ers," Johnson said. For their study a total of 920 boaters were interviewed as they pulled their boats from t...es on Lake St. Clair, near Detroit, Michigan. The boaters were asked questions pertaining to the duration of their outing, the activities and devices they use...Bacterial control of zebra mussels, low power radio
...logy of freshwater lakes and streams. Recreational boaters play an important part in keeping bodies of water free from zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species. To help stop more lakes from being infested, follow the tips listed on Michigan Sea Grant's zebra mussel avoidance sticker: Remove any visi...Tufts environmental engineers tackle destructive nutrients in nations waterways
...fe Brook at locations heavily used by recreational boaters and swimmers. This spring, data from these sites will be transmitted through radio technology to a central server at Tufts, where information will be processed, archived and placed in publicly accessible venues such as dial-in phone messages, cable t...How to make boaters slow down for manatees
Many boaters exceed the speed limits set to protect manatees, a..., especially law enforcement, would encourage more boaters to comply with speed limits. "An understanding of boaters' beliefs and attitudes towards manatees c......e video camera. Just as polarized sunglasses offer boaters a clearer view into the water by blocking out glare, polarized filters in the deep will allow scientists to see animals that hide from their predators--and normal cameras--using camouflage that exploits the properties of light polarization. "There's...