In addition to sign panels on public use opportunities, visitors can select information from a multi-button menu of options for audio messages at an information kiosk. Solar power recharges a battery-operated digital message system. Tactile maps help provide orientation. Some of the interpretive features of Project Fish at Hatchie Refuge include duplication of communication media, tactile maps and models, shelters and benches, audio messages, and tactile interpretive message stations. The CD-ROM will work on both Mac and IBM compatible platforms and contains a wealth of information on Florida manatees.
Users can select from a number of manatee topics or fun manatee games.
This is the most entertaining interactive computer program Wilderness Graphics has produced to date. Two additional interactive programs on manatee migration and research are in the works. Florida Watchable Wildlife Conference Dan Moran and Marvin Cook are scheduled to present a preconference seminar on kiosks and trail planning and design at the Florida Watchable Wildlife Conference. Marvin and Lee Cook are also on the program to cover media options to support watchable wildlife programs and publicity. For more information, call Susan Cerulean at the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, 488-4676.