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May 4, 2021 · Dr Christophe Cleguer is on a mission to save the dugong. In doing so, he’s saving a critical habitat for a host of other marine species. One of the goals of...
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- Murdoch University
Feb 20, 2020 · The waters off Qatar are home to the world’s second-largest population of dugongs, sea mammals that eat underwater grass. Usually, they like to move alone, or in a small group.
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- Stefanie Dekker
The dugong’s tears: Madagascar’s gentle giants bounce back - December 2018. Our friends at UN Environment shot a film about the villagers in Madagascar who are working to ensure the dugongs of Nosey Hara in the country's northwest will continue to swim in these beautiful waters. Enjoy... View project for this video
The dugong is largely dependent on seagrass communities for subsistence and is thus restricted to the coastal habitats which support seagrass meadows, with the largest dugong concentrations typically occurring in wide, shallow, protected areas such as bays, mangrove channels, the waters of large inshore islands and inter-reefal waters.
Every wonder what is a dugong? This video from National Geographic answers many of your questions. It even highlights the population and conservation efforts in Abu Dhabi, UAE – home to the Dugong and Seagrass Conservation Project Management office. It also features many of our friends at the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi.
Feb 27, 2024 · How Long Do Dugongs Live? Dugongs are the marathon runners of the marine world, boasting lifespans that can stretch up to 70 years. That’s right, a Dugong can outlive many household pets and some marriages! This longevity is a testament to their laid-back lifestyle and lack of natural predators.
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Dugongs can travel up to 20 km/ph (12.4mph) over a short distance. Normally though they will cruise at 10 km/ph (6.2mph) but they can move even slower if they are feeding. To communicate dugongs use chirps, whistles and barks. A dugong can remain underwater for up to 6 minutes. A more common amount of time though is 2 ½ minutes.
