Dugong Conservation Efforts in Palau
Palau, home to the isolated dugong population in Micronesia, faces challenges in protecting these vulnerable marine mammals. Despite international and local regulations, dugongs in Palau are still threatened by habitat degradation, hunting, and declining populations. Conservation efforts are crucial
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Conservation Efforts for Dugongs and Seagrass in Vanuatu
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, with support from the GEF and UN Environment, is implementing a project in Vanuatu to address knowledge gaps, raise awareness, and develop a National Plan of Action for the conservation of dugongs and their seagrass habitat. Through identifying and pr
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Fascinating Facts About Marine Mammals
Explore the unique characteristics of marine mammals like manatees, dugongs, walruses, sea lions, elephant seals, leopard seals, and sea otters. Learn about their distinctive features, sizes, behavior, and habitats. Discover the diverse suborders of pinnipeds and the intriguing world of these fascin
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Understanding Dugongs: Marine Chordates of the Ocean
Dugongs, known as sea cows, are fascinating marine chordates with a broad but fragmented range in tropical waters. They exhibit social behaviors, communicate through echoing sounds, and are herbivorous grazers feeding on seagrasses. Breeding season rituals involve courtship behaviors like vocalizati
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Marine Life Conservation and Diversity
Explore the beauty and importance of marine life through stunning images and informative descriptions of the Pacific Ocean, dugongs, vaquitas, phytoplankton, and Phyllospadix japonicus. Learn about endangered species and the threats they face, as well as simple actions we can take to protect our oce
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