Broward County Manatee Aerial Survey Observations

Overview This feature service provides aerial survey observations of manatee activity in Broward County, Florida, from 2007 through 2025. It supports ongoing documentation of observed manatee locations and survey results for use in wildlife monitoring and coastal resource management. Content Aerial survey observations recorded during manatee monitoring flights. Survey attributes that capture the survey date, observation timing, location-related regional information, direction of travel, observed action, and counts of adults, calves, and total manatees. Temporal coverage spanning multiple years, with records organized by month and year for long-term tracking. Geographic Coverage The service covers Broward County in southeast Florida and reflects observations collected across the county’s coastal and inland waterways. Use Cases Manatee population and seasonal activity monitoring Wildlife conservation and habitat planning Environmental reporting and public resource management Supporting GIS analysis of survey-based wildlife observations over time License Use of this service is governed by the Broward County terms of use.