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Sep 29, 2023 · Numbers of the manatee-like marine mammals called dugongs are steadily dropping in Australian waters around the Great Barrier Reef, per a new report based on 2022 aerial surveys. Among the animals ...
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Feb 27, 2024 · The Great Barrier Reef is a world-renowned natural wonder that houses stunning coral formations and a diverse array of marine life. Among the iconic species inhabiting this remarkable ecosystem is the dugong, a gentle giant that plays a crucial role in keeping the Reef’s balance in check.
Aug 22, 2022 · They are also protected by other Commonwealth legislation, such as the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975, where they are a protected species. The dugong guidelines outline the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's position on the conservation and management of the dugong in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Sep 27, 2023 · Dugong numbers are falling in coastal areas along the Great Barrier Reef and researchers warn floods and fishing pose an ongoing threat to the species. Key points: The east coast dugong population ...
Jun 14, 2024 · A new report from James Cook University (JCU) TropWATER reveals a long-term decline in dugong populations along the Great Barrier Reef, spanning from Mission Beach to Bundaberg, and Hervey Bay in the Great Sandy Strait.Aerial surveys conducted in 2022 confirm that this declining trend has persisted for almost two decades, despite Australia's renowned global status as the host of the world's ...
Sep 27, 2023 · A long-running program that monitors dugong numbers off Queensland has identified a clear, long-term decline over about half of the Great Barrier Reef. James Cook University researchers have carried out aerial surveys for the vulnerable species about every five years since the 1980s.
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Sep 27, 2023 · “That’s why we’re restoring important blue carbon ecosystems like sea grass which dugongs call home, and investing $1.2 billion to protect the Great Barrier Reef. “We’re also supporting the Queensland Government to phase out gillnets in the Great Barrier Reef, which are a key threat to dugong populations.”
