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Dugongs face extinction in Thailand

11 May 2017
The Nation
Community forest / National parks and wildlife sanctuaries / Protected areas / Protected forest / Sustainable use forest / Types of state-protected areas
Ao Phayoon / Chulalongkorn University / Had Chao Mai National Park / Manoj Wongsureerat / Nantarika Chansue / Thailand

Dugongs in Thailand’s waters face extinction unless their habitat and food sources are protected, according to a recent study. One of the most gentle marine mammals, dugongs are facing a serious threat as recent research by the Marine and Coastal Resources Department showed that only ...

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