Researchers using drones to survey the waters off the coast of Thailand spotted a large herd of 23 dugongs — a sign conservation efforts are paying off, wildlife officials said. The exciting ...

Abundant seagrass meadows around Koh Libong and Koh Muk in Trang have allowed the local dugong population to flourish, with a recent survey showing the herd has grown in size since the last one.

“Dugong populations can only survive a very low ... which extends from the western Pacific Ocean to eastern Africa. In January 2025, WWF Thailand organized a gathering of government agencies ...

These marine mammals are listed as a vulnerable species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Photo shared by Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and ...