Dugongs
Context: The Union government’s Expert Appraisal Committee (MoEFCC) has asked Tamil Nadu to revise the design of the proposed International Dugong Conservation Centre at Manora (Thanjavur).
About Dugongs:
What it is?
- Dugong is a large, slow-moving marine mammal, commonly called a “sea cow”, that feeds exclusively on seagrass.
- It is a keystone species, playing a vital role in maintaining healthy seagrass meadows.
Scientific name: Dugong dugon
Habitat:
- Found in warm, shallow coastal waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans.
- Lives mainly in seagrass meadows, estuaries, lagoons, and nearshore areas.
- Unlike manatees, dugongs are strictly marine and do not enter freshwater.
IUCN status: Vulnerable.
Key characteristics of dugong:
- Large, plump body with paddle-like flippers and a whale-like tail fluke.
- Grows up to 3 metres in length and can weigh 400 kg or more.
- Gentle, herbivorous grazer that feeds almost continuously on seagrass.
- Acts as an ecosystem engineer, helping seagrass regenerate and supporting marine biodiversity.
- Holds cultural significance for many coastal and indigenous communities and is linked to ancient mermaid legends.
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