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2. Marine Mammal Protection Act. 16 USC 1361–1407. https://www.fws.gov/international/pdf/legislation-marine-mammal-protection-act.pdft
3. Endangered Species Act of 1973. https://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/ESAall.pdf
4. The Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act. Florida Administrative Code & Florida Administrative Register. Rule chapter 68C-22. https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=68C-22
5. Brownell, R. West Indian Manatee Recovery Plan. https://www.fws.gov/northflorida/Manatee/Recovery%20Plan/1980_FWS_West_Indian_Manatee_Recovery_Plan.pdf