The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has highlighted its ongoing efforts to monitor and protect dugongs in Qatari waters, marking World Dugong Day observed annually on May 28, while emphasizing the species’ vital role in maintaining the balance of coastal and marine ecosystems.
In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry noted that dugongs are classified as vulnerable to extinction on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, underscoring the importance of national and regional initiatives…
