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We honour the memory of Dr Janet Lanyon

21 July 2026

We honour the life and legacy of Dr Janet Lanyon,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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New Hope for Dugongs: plans to protect and restore seagrass ecosystems in Abu Dhabi

31 August 2022

A recent UNEP article highlights the efforts Abu Dhabi is making to restore over 20,000 ha of coastal ecosystems by 2030. ...