Why are dugongs endangered? The cousin of the manatee has been put on the vulnerable list, elevating awareness about the marine animal's population.

It includes species of flying birds, whales, fishes (mostly sharks), penguins, polar bears, seals, dugongs, manatees and turtles. They were tracked between 1985 and 2018, throughout the world's ...

It includes species of flying birds, whales, fishes (mostly sharks), penguins, polar bears, seals, dugongs, manatees and turtles. They were tracked between 1985 and 2018, throughout the world’s oceans ...

Brave rescuers risk their own safety to free animals like humpback whales that become entangled in ropes and other fishing ...

The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, yet more than 80% remains unexplored. Here we virtually plunge into the most mysterious parts of our watery world.

The dugong, often dubbed the “sea cow,” is a marine mammal that has roamed the warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia for millions of years. It is closely related to the manatee, with both ...

To understand why dugongs are referred to as ‘sea cows’, it’s essential to recognize their place in the animal kingdom. Dugongs belong to the order Sirenia, which also includes manatees. Despite their ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists the dugong as a species vulnerable to extinction. Some believe that dugongs and manatees inspired ancient mermaids legends. * Cute or weird ...

Manatee County school district currently has 16 schools at or over capacity Student enrollment has increased by 5,000 students since 2022 Boundary changes would impact some students more than others ...

The manatee swam up to her kayak while she was observing in in a channel off Bayou Texar; In 2024, there were over 150 manatee sightings reported in the Perdido Bay Watershed and more than 50 in ...

Manatee County approved a ban on the retail sale of dogs and cats, but only at future stores. Existing stores do have to adhere to higher standards.