Marco's Field  Notes

2/25/07:

Has stayed close to Warm Mineral Spring since release.  Has been seen in Corsica basin and has been observed socializing frequently.

3/1/07:

Marco tag was recovered today just down from the release site at Warm Mineral Spring.  The tether broke at the weak link and was entangled around an underwater branch.  We will commence sonic tracking with the hopes of getting him retagged. 

6/14/07:

In order to locate this off-line individual, the following efforts are in effect:

ü     A sonic buoy was deployed in the Myakka River ; there have been no hits since early April.

ü     There is weekly sonic tracking throughout the area.

ü     A press release requesting help from the public was put out approximately two weeks ago in Charlotte , Lee and Sarasota Counties , with no reported sightings to date.

6/18/07:

6/12/07 – 9/17/07

There have been no new sightings on Marco.