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Dugongs are found in warm coastal waters from the western Pacific Ocean to the eastern coast of Africa, [22] along an estimated 140,000 kilometres (87,000 mi) of coastline [31] between 26° and 27° to the north and south of the equator. [13]
Two issues were raised: 1) Declaring dugongs extinct, although feeding trails were found in several locations, misrepresented the reality in Okinawan waters, and could have negative impacts on conservation measures; 2) Three authors were sitting on the Environmental Monitoring Committee for a controversial military base construction project in an area where dugongs were frequently spotted ...
Dugongs are large marine mammals often called sea cows due to their herbivorous diet and slow, gentle nature. They are related to both manatees and—surprisingly—elephants. They live in warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia, grazing on underwater grasses as their main food source.
Dugongs are listed as a vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, endangered on the US Federal list, and is on Appendix I on CITES. This threatened status is primarily due to human hunting and activities. Dugongs are inadvertently trapped in fish and shark nets and die due to lack of oxygen.
Jul 12, 2024 · Dugongs are marine mammals found in warm coastal waters. They’re closely tied to seagrass habitats, which are critical for their feeding and survival. Geographic Range. Dugongs primarily inhabit the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean. The largest populations are in Australia, particularly around the Great Barrier ...
Sep 25, 2019 · They’re also rather rare: they are found only in the Indo-West Pacific region, from Mozambique in the west to New Caledonia in the east, and are considered vulnerable to extinction....
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Dec 12, 2014 · The dugong is listed as an object of national cultural significance under Japan’s Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties, the equivalent of the U.S. National Historic Protection Act.
