Return of the Turtles and Manatees

All sea turtle rehabilitation work conducted is done with the approval of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under conditions not harmful to marine turtles authorized under conservation activities pursuant to MOTE Marine Laboratory and Aquarium permits FWS MTP-22-027, 028, 048, 054, 070 and 126 and The Florida Aquarium permit FWC MTP-23-179.

All videos and photos of manatees were obtained while accompanying Clearwater Marine Aquarium permittee during essential research activity authorized by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's scientific research permit Clearwater Marine Aquarium #MA37808A-2.

All videos and photos of manatees obtained while at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens were of activities authorized by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service permit #MA25230D-0.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is a Federal Agency dedicated to conserving fish, wildlife, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. As a Federal Agency we cannot endorse or oppose projects; rather we provide accurate information about the resources we have been entrusted to manage. The views expressed in this production do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service nor should any products or positions be perceived as being endorsed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.