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Globally, there are 60 known species of seagrasses, most of which are distributed along temperate and tropical coastlines. The tropical Indo-Pacific region is the most diverse seagrass bioregion, hosting 24 known species.
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beach and Deere beach, there were seven species identified from two major family, i.e: 1) Family Hydrocharitaceae (Enhalus acoroides, Thalassia hemprichii dan Halophila ovalis), 2) Family of Potamogetonaceae (Cymodocea rotundata, Cymodocea serrulata, Halodule uninervis and Syringodium isoetifolium). The higher cover and density was found in ...
The coastal location of most seagrass meadows allows for relatively easy access and multiple uses, exposing seagrass ecosystems to both terrestrial and marine based threats. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened and Endangered Species, 14% of seagrass species are at elevated risk of extinction.
Dugong Quiz 1. How many kilograms of seagrass can a dugong eat every day? 2. True or false: Dugongs live in many countries surrounding the Indian and Pacific Oceans. 3. How old is a female dugong when she has her first calf?
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Interactive dugong and seagrass datasets that provide information on the distribution of seagrass and dugong around the world. Hosts the Global Seagrass Observing Network, an ongoing global seagrass monitoring effort that collects data from 408 sites in 21 countries.
There is evidence that dugongs actively alter seagrass species compositions at local levels. Dugongs may search out deeper seagrass. Feeding trails have been observed as deep as 33 metres (108 ft), and dugongs have been seen feeding as deep as 37 metres (121 ft). [ 13 ]
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The Dugong & Seagrass Hub is a communal platform for dugong and seagrass conservationists to collate and share information, resources, best practice and lessons learned working to conserve seagrass ecosystems in dugong range states.
