This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. 

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We are looking for individuals to count manatees during the winter at various state parks. Each volunteer will have a park they are assigned to and will report to their park at 7:30 am each week to count manatees using the spring. Volunteers can expect to count from shore (no kayaking/swimming for data collection) and spend about 30 minutes collecting data.

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Why should students participate?

This is a citizen science project to better understand how manatees utilize the springs in the Suwannee, Santa Fe, and Ichetucknee rivers. Students will learn about manatees and springs ecology.

Who can students contact for more information?

Lindsey Kelly, lrkelly@alachuacounty.us