Apr 10, 2025 · Unprecedented numbers of emaciated dugongs have washed up dead along Thailand’s Andaman Sea coast over the past three years, prompting marine scientists to urgently investigate what’s driving their decline.

Oct 27, 2024 · Eight dugongs have died and washed ashore this month, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR). Marine ecosystem expert Thon Thamrongnawasawat has warned that in five to eight years, only a few dozen dugongs might remain in the Andaman Sea.

Sep 27, 2023 · A long-running program that monitors dugong numbers off Queensland has identified a clear, long-term decline over about half of the Great Barrier Reef. James Cook University researchers have carried out aerial surveys for the vulnerable species about every five years since the 1980s.

Sep 29, 2023 · They are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Last year, scientists reported that dugongs are functionally extinct in China.

Sep 27, 2023 · Aerial surveys conducted in 2022 confirm that this declining trend has persisted for almost two decades, despite Australia's status as the host of the world's largest population of these vulnerable marine mammals.

Aug 24, 2022 · The dugong, a gentle creature said to have inspired tales of mermaids and sirens, has now been declared extinct in China after the degradation of its habitat and historical hunting.

Jun 9, 2025 · The disappearance of dugongs from our oceans is a pressing conservation issue that demands immediate attention. Protecting their habitats, enforcing fishing regulations, and addressing climate change and pollution are critical steps toward ensuring their survival.

Aug 26, 2022 · Even though dugongs are now officially functionally extinct in China, they are considered "vulnerable" on a global scale. According to a 2021 article from Ocean Info, it's …

The Dugong are marine mammals, that graze on seagrass. Dugongs are globally classed as “Vulnerable to Extinction” by IUCN Red List.

2 days ago · The dugong, an intriguing marine mammal, navigates the warm coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific. Often referred to as a “sea cow,” this unique creature is the only surviving species within its family, Dugongidae. It is one of four living species in the order Sirenia, which also includes three species of manatees. These gentle, fully aquatic herbivores have a fossil record extending back 50 ...