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Last Dugong's Survival Threatened by Pollution, Climate Change

1/21/2026

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Theerasak 'Pop' Saksritawee, an amateur conservationist in Tang Khen Bay, monitors Miracle with a drone.
Miracle is the last dugong in Tang Khen Bay, where seagrass declines from pollution and habitat loss.
An international team of scientists linked the seagrass die-off to climate change and construction runoff.
Local efforts, such as community awareness and habitat protection, are underway, but experts warn they may not suffice.

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Story summary

Theerasak 'Pop' Saksritawee, an amateur conservationist in Tang Khen Bay, monitors Miracle with a drone.
Miracle is the last dugong in Tang Khen Bay, where seagrass declines from pollution and habitat loss.
An international team of scientists linked the seagrass die-off to climate change and construction runoff.
Local efforts, such as community awareness and habitat protection, are underway, but experts warn they may not suffice.