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Dugong dugon

Non IUCN Publication

Dugongs - respect and protect

Dugongs have high cultural value and are a valued source of food, medicine and artifacts and thus are an important species for coastal people. Dugongs also play a significant ecological role in maintaining coastal habitats.

Organization(s):

  • Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP), Secretariat
Publication Year: 
2011
IUCN Publication

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.

Author(s):

  • Eros, Carole
  • Hugues, Joanna
  • Marsh, H. (Helene)
  • Penrose, Helen

Organization(s):

  • Cooperative Research Centre for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, AU
  • IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)
  • James Cook University, AU
  • UNEP
  • UNEP-WCMC
Publication Year: 
2002
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