General
We honour the memory of Dr Janet Lanyon
21 July 2026
We honour the life and legacy of Dr Janet Lanyon,...
Seagrass Ecosystem Services Project
Case Study: Translating Seagrass Science into Marine Conservation Policy in Roxas, Philippines
3 July 2026
For decades, fishers in Green Island Bay, Roxas, Palawan, have observed recurring dugong feeding trails weaving through shallow seagrass...
Seagrass Ecosystem Services Project
Case Study: From Seafloor to Supper – Integrating Community Stewardship into Indonesia’s Seagrass Seascapes
24 June 2026
Within North Sulawesi’s ‘working seascapes’, the preservation of marine biodiversity is fundamentally tied to the daily needs of coastal...
Dugong
New Global Assessment Provides Updated Picture of Dugong Status and Conservation Needs
18 June 2026
The Dugong & Seagrass Hub has published A Global Assessment of Dugong Status and Conservation Needs - the first comprehensive...
Livelihoods
Case Study: From Seagrass Conservation to Sustainable Livelihoods – Community-Based Spirulina Farming in Indonesia
4 June 2026
Along the coast of Tarabitan in North Sulawesi, seagrass meadows provide vital ecological and socio-economic benefits. They support fisheries, shelter marine...
General
Thailand Hosts First International Conference on Dugong Conservation from Stranding to Captive Caring
19 May 2026
Approximately 100 participants from Thailand and across the region gathered at the Dusit Thani Pattaya Hotel for the first International...
Dugong
Workshop in Bogor advances dugong and seagrass conservation in Indonesia
17 April 2026
Figure 1: Workshop participants gathered in Bogor for the “Update on...
Dugong
A Global Assessment of Dugong’s Body Condition Based on Drone Footage
22 September 2025
A Global Assessment of Dugong’s Body Condition Based on Drone Footage | Dugong
Dugong
Harnessing the Power of Community to Save Cambodia’s Dugongs
6 March 2025
Written by: Maryam Saleel Kolakkodan, Dugong MoU intern, CMS Office - Abu Dhabi Khmer Ocean Life (KOL) was founded...
Seagrass Ecosystem Services Project
Drone Survey in Collaboration with Indigenous Community Enhances Participatory Dugong Conservation Efforts in Calauit Island, Busuanga,...
26 September 2024
Drone survey successfully documents 25 dugong sightings in Calauit Island, Busuanga, Palawan, enhancing conservation initiatives through technology and collaboration with the...
Seagrass Ecosystem Services Project
Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) Technique Enhances Seagrass and Fish Assemblage Assessments in Palawan’s MPAs
26 September 2024
A recent study utilizing Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) has provided valuable insights into fish assemblages and seagrass ecosystems in Marine...
Seagrass Ecosystem Services Project
Protecting Seagrass and Dugongs: Forest Officers in Tamil Nadu Trained in Advanced Drone Technology
20 September 2024
Forest officers in Tamil Nadu receive cutting-edge training in drone technology to protect seagrass meadows and mangroves in Palk Bay—home to...
General
Exploring Dugongs of the Western Indian Ocean: Regional Exhibition Spotlights Conservation Initiatives
29 April 2024
A remarkable regional exhibition on dugongs has emerged from the collaborative efforts of Les Naturalistes de Mayotte, African Parks and the...
General
A workshop to discover the dugongs of Madagascar
23 April 2024
The Association des Naturalistes Environnement et Patrimoine de Mayotte, held a workshop dedicated to the dugongs of Mozambique, in association with...
General
Project research leads to added dugong & seagrass protection in Malaysia
4 March 2024
Research emerging from the Seagrass Ecosystem Services Project has highlighted that the majority of dugong mother-baby pairs occur outside the current...
2030 Seagrass Breakthrough
2030 Seagrass Breakthrough: A Crucial Step Towards Harnessing the Potential of Seagrass as a Nature-based Solution...
29 February 2024
In recognition of World Seagrass Day, H.E. Razan Al Mubarak, United Nations (UN) Climate Change High-Level Champion and IUCN President, has...
2030 Seagrass Breakthrough
UNFCCC COP28 marked an important milestone for seagrass with the announcement of the 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough
12 December 2023
The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Office – Abu Dhabi announced the initiative at the event ”Preserving the World’s Biodiversity Heritage”, held...
General
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Host the Dugong MOU MOS4
6 December 2023
The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) and their Habitats throughout their Range (Dugong MOU)...