Recommendations for the conservation of dugongs in the Arabian Region
Marsh, H. (Helene)
Dugong : status reports and action plans for countries and territories
The dugong (Dugong dugon) is the only herbivorous mammal that is strictly marine. It has a range spanning some 37 countries, including tropical and subtropical coastal and island waters. This plan presents a global overview of the status of the dugong and its management throughout its range. It contains information on dugong distribution and abundance, threatening processes, legislation, and existing and suggested research and management initiatives for the countries and territories in the dugongs known range.