Date
September 2025
Location
Kenya
WIOMSA 13th Scientific Symposium
Progressing Dugong & Seagrass Conservation in the Western Indian Ocean
Dugong MOU, CMS
This symposium session brought together experts, practitioners and policymakers from the Western Indian Ocean region to address the conservation challenges faced by dugongs and seagrass ecosystems. The session highlighted key threats, discussed dugong population status, explored innovative restoration methods for seagrasses and showcased best practices in conservation.