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Dugongs are threatened by sea grass habitat loss or degradation because of coastal development or industrial activities that cause water pollution. If there is not enough sea grass to eat then the dugong does not breed normally.
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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.
Sep 11, 2019 · Dugongs are herbivores, relying on seagrass that grows in shallow ocean water - a fragile habitat that is under threat from fishing activities and human occupation. They were also killed for hundreds of years for their meat and oil.
Aug 9, 2019 · Dugongs and their habitats—coastal waters in limited areas of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans—are threatened by environmental pollution, fishing, habitat destruction, and coastal economic development, putting the species at risk of extinction (3–6).
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Dec 9, 2022 · Populations of dugongs – large herbivorous marine mammals – and 44% of all abalone shellfish species enter the IUCN Red List as threatened with extinction; the pillar coral has deteriorated to Critically Endangered due to accumulated pressures.
Jul 12, 2024 · Despite their impressive abilities, dugongs face numerous threats. They’re listed as vulnerable or endangered in many areas. Factors like habitat loss, pollution, entanglement in fishing nets, and boat strikes pose significant dangers to their populations.
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Dugongs are classified as “vulnerable to extinction” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, indicating that there is high-risk of extinction in the wild in the medium-term future.
