Biological Resources Division

This boat/manatee near-miss was photographed during the Broward County biweekly aerial manatee survey.  The boater never appeared to see the manatee, even though water clarity was superb.  Fortunately, the boater was obeying posted speed zone signs and the manatee was able to avoid the collision!

 manatee near shoreline
 boat approaching manatee
 boat close to manatee
 boat only feet away from manatee