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1. www.nespmarinecoastal.edu.au › story › long-termLong-term decline in dugong populations confirmed along Great ...

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   Sep 27, 2023 · Lead dugong researcher, JCU TropWATER’s Dr Chris Cleguer said the report shows a clear declining trend since 2005, with an estimated annual population decline of 2.3% from Mission Beach to Bundaberg. “We observed a decline in overall dugong numbers, with the area of most concern being the southern section of the Great Barrier Reef from the ...

2. www.greenmatters.com › news › dugong-functionallyThe Dugong Is Now “Functionally Extinct” in China — What That ...

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   Aug 26, 2022 · Even though dugongs are now officially functionally extinct in China, they are considered "vulnerable" on a global scale. According to a 2021 article from Ocean Info, it's estimated there are 20,000 dugongs left in the world. Most of them live in and around Australia, but there are also significant populations of the beloved mammal in and ...

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4. www.iwmf.org › reporting › the-decline-of-dugongs-inThe Decline of Dugongs in Indonesia - IWMF

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   Now, it’s no longer the case,” said the youngest of six siblings born to Bone Pasius Boncit and Veronika Saknah, the first members of the Laut tribe to land in Berakit in 1962. Tintin said there were still many dugongs in the waters of Berakit, from the north to the northwest of Bintan Island. “They usually appear during the morning tide ...

5. www.cms.int › sites › defaultA global report on the status and trends of dugong populations

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   2023 initiative – must be completed by December 2023. Work with local experts to produce new report on global status and trends incorporating new information obtained in last 20 years. Technical Advisory Group will act as expert reviewers. Local contributors will have co-authorship of information for their country.

6. www.cms.int › dugong › enExecutive Summary - Global Status Report 2024 (DRAFT) | Dugong

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Executive Summary - Global Status Report 2024 (DRAFT) | Dugong. EN. Dugong. Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) and their Habitats throughout their Range. About.

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7. www.ifaw.org › animals › dugongsDugongs: Threats, Conservation, and Interesting Facts | IFAW

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   Unfortunately, dugongs are listed as vulnerable or endangered in many parts of their range due to various threats, including habitat loss, pollution, entanglement in fishing nets, and boat strikes. Dugongs hold cultural significance for many indigenous communities in regions where they are found. For some Aboriginal Australians, hunting dugongs ...

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   How many Dugongs are left in the world?

   • Even though dugongs are now officially functionally extinct in China, they are considered "vulnerable" on a global scale. According to a 2021 article from Ocean Info, it's estimated there are 20,000 dugongs left in the world.

   The Dugong Is Now “Functionally Extinct” in China — What That Means

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   How many dugong are there in Australia?

   • So far, the reference has been data from Helene Marsh, Professor Emeritus at James Cook University, Australia. In the Dugong Status Report and Action Plans for Countries and Territories published by UNEP in 2002, Marsh mentioned that in the 1970s, the dugong population was estimated to be around 10,000, and in the 1990s, about 1,000.

   The Decline of Dugongs in Indonesia - IWMF - International Women's

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   Is the dugong population declining in 2022?

   • The 2022 survey focused on the Mission Beach to Moreton Bay region, with surveys from Cape York to Cairns set to commence next week. Lead dugong researcher, JCU TropWATER’s Dr Chris Cleguer said the report shows a clear declining trend since 2005, with an estimated annual population decline of 2.3% from Mission Beach to Bundaberg.

   Long-term decline in dugong populations confirmed along Great Barrier

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   Why have dugong numbers dropped so much?

   • Per the most recent report, dugong numbers have declined most steeply among surveyed areas in Hervey Bay, an inlet in southeastern Queensland. There, researchers write, the population has dropped by about 5.7 percent per year since 2005. This statistic may be the result of two major floods in 2022 that destroyed seagrass habitats around the region.

   Dugong Populations Are Declining in the Great ... - Smithsonian Magazi…

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   Are dugongs extinct?

   • They are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Last year, scientists reported that dugongs are functionally extinct in China. “When seagrass gets disturbed or disappears, dugongs have different options,” Cleguer tells Pat Heagney and Lily Nothling of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

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   Where do dugongs live?

   • “We have over four decades of extensive research covering both dugongs and seagrass habitats, spanning from southern Queensland to Shark Bay in Western Australia,” he said.

   Long-term decline in dugong populations confirmed along Great Barrier

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9. www.smithsonianmag.com › smart-news › dugongDugong Populations Are Declining in the Great Barrier Reef ...

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   Sep 29, 2023 · Dugongs (Dugong dugon) ... There, researchers write, the population has dropped by about 5.7 percent per year since 2005. ... “We need urgent action now,” he tells the publication. Get the ...