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Sharp Decline in Thailand's Dugong Population Sparks Concern

1/23/2026

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Dugong numbers along Thailand's Andaman Coast have fallen by more than half since 2022.
An international team of scientists found that a significant seagrass die-off, crucial for dugong survival, is linked to pollution, climate change, and other factors.
Theerasak Saksritawee, known as Pop, monitors the remaining dugongs, including Miracle, the last dugong in Tang Khen Bay.
Locals advocate for marine area management to support dugong migration and survival.

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Story summary

Dugong numbers along Thailand's Andaman Coast have fallen by more than half since 2022.
An international team of scientists found that a significant seagrass die-off, crucial for dugong survival, is linked to pollution, climate change, and other factors.
Theerasak Saksritawee, known as Pop, monitors the remaining dugongs, including Miracle, the last dugong in Tang Khen Bay.
Locals advocate for marine area management to support dugong migration and survival.