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)...
Seagrass Ecosystem Services Project
International Climate Initiative delegation applauds seagrass conservation efforts in Thailand
31 October 2023
The Seagrass Ecosystem Services (SES) project national partner organization in Thailand, Save the Andaman Network (SAN), welcomed a site visit from...
Publications
Great Barrier Reef dugong population in decline
2 October 2023
A new report published by James Cook University (JCU) indicates a decline in the dugong population of the Great barrier Reef since...
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New Publication: Using drones and machine-learning to monitor dugong populations in Mozambique.
30 August 2023
A new article, ‘Drones and machine-learning for monitoring dugong feeding grounds and gillnet fishing’ by Cossa, D. et al., highlights the...
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IKI Project: Community-Led Seagrass Conservation in Timor-Leste
28 August 2023
As part of the Seagrass Ecosystem Services Project in Timor-Leste, our national partner, Blue Ventures, has been extremely busy promoting...
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IKI Indonesia Newsletter Publishes Project Updates
23 June 2023
The IKI Indonesia Newsletter has published an article on the local seagrass meadows assessments taking place under the Seagrass Ecosystem Services...
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Conservation of dugongs in the Southwest Indian Ocean
18 May 2023
By Lea Bernagou, Naturalistes de Mayotte A regional project for the conservation of dugongs in the Southwest Indian Ocean seeks to...
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CMS Dugong MOU Hosts Arabian Gulf Dugong Conservation Workshop
15 May 2023
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) Office - Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Environment...
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First Meeting of the New Dugong Technical Advisory Group
9 May 2023
The newly formed Dugong Technical Advisory Group (TAG) met for the first time on 03 April to discuss key priorities ahead...
Dugong
Issue 15 of the WIOMSA Magazine Published
25 April 2023
The latest issue of the WIOMSA Magazine is now available! Guest edited by Alison Clausen, Deputy Coordinator of the Ocean...
Dugong
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi saves and rehabilitates dugong calf
25 April 2023
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has successfully rescued and rehabilitated a dugong calf, discovered stranded at the Marawah Marine...
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RESTORE: Films from the frontiers of hope
1 March 2023
Watch this documentary series to learn about these flagships, as our planet’s top ten places that offer hope for the future...
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Seagrass: Essential to Migratory Species and to Climate Change Mitigation
28 February 2023
From the tropics to the Arctic circle, seagrasses are amongst the most widespread coastal habitats on the planet, existing in 159...
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CMS Dugong MOU Small Grants 2023: Call for concept notes
21 February 2023
The CMS Dugong MOU is excited to announce a new call for project concepts that aim to support community-led activities that...
Dugong
New Publication: Handling a Stranded Orphaned Dugong Calf
17 January 2023
This advisory document aims to help policy makers and managers identify the most appropriate course of action for handling dugong calves...
Dugong
IUCN Red List: Dugong Subpopulations Reassessed
13 January 2023
In 2021 the CMS Dugong MOU commissioned two IUCN sub-regional assessments on the priority dugong populations of New Caledonia and East...
Dugong
WIOMSA Symposium 2022: Dugong Special Session
1 November 2022
The CMS Dugong MOU, in partnership with African Parks and the Marine Megafauna Foundation, organized a Special Session at...