'Sound' research shows slower boats may cause manatees more harm than good
Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 12:02
in Physics & Chemistry
Slower boat speeds reduce risks to manatees. Or do they? Not exactly, according to new research. In fact, the very laws enacted to slow down boats in manatee habitats may actually be doing more harm than good. Slowing down boats makes it more difficult for manatees to detect and locate approaching boats. An innovative alerting device is proving to deliver a better solution.