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Manatee Protection Zones

Florida Manatee Protection Zones

Florida Manatee Protection Zones

Florida's manatees are protected under federal and state law. Boaters must observe speed zones.

Manatee zones are marked with regulatory markers. Signs show required speeds and seasonal or year-round applicability.

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Idle Speed Zone

Area requiring lowest possible speed

Slow Speed Zone

Area requiring minimal wake operation

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