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Jan 13, 2023 · Both assessments provide details on the ongoing threats to the two dugong subpopulations, including anthropogenic pressures such as illegal hunting, boat strikes, incidental capture in gillnets, degradation of seagrass and unsustainable fishing techniques. Climate change is also highlighted as a threat to both subpopulations’ survival ...
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Threats and Challenges. Dugongs are known to migrate and disperse over vast distances; as such, their survival is dependent on their conservation and management over a wide area and in a wide range of marine and coastal habitats. Throughout their range, many human activities threaten dugongs due to the nature of the dugong’s life cycle and ...
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 ...
Sep 29, 2023 · The researchers also found that the dugong population on Queensland’s eastern coast, between Mission Beach and Bundaberg, is declining about 2.3 percent annually, per the ABC. Earlier this ...
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Sep 28, 2023 · "Our report reinforces the urgency in addressing threats to dugongs." While the overall population is declining, the 2022 aerial survey confirmed areas of high dugong numbers in specific regions, ...
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Oct 2, 2023 · When compared to previous survey data, the results show a clear declining trend since 2005, with an estimated annual population decline of 2.3% in the survey area. “ Our report reinforces the urgency in addressing threats to dugongs.”. Australia is home to the world’s largest population of dugong. While the report shows clear evidence of ...
