JOURNAL ARTICLE

Remote Underwater Video Confirms the Presence of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) at Ashmore Reef Australian Marine Park in the Eastern Indian Ocean.

  • Published In: Aquatic Mammals, 2024, v. 50, n. 6. P. 465 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Keesing, John K.; Bessey, Cindy; Mortimer, Nick; Mortimer, Hazel; Hellmrich, Logan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Remote Underwater Video Confirms the Presence of Dugongs (Dugong dugon) at Ashmore Reef Australian Marine Park in the Eastern Indian Ocean" published in Aquatic Mammals in 2024 discusses the confirmation of dugongs at Ashmore Reef, highlighting their vulnerability to extinction and the threats they face. The study used remote underwater video to observe dugongs in their natural habitat, providing valuable insights into their presence and behavior. The article emphasizes the need for further research to understand the population size, structure, and conservation status of dugongs at Ashmore Reef, suggesting the use of drones for future surveys. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Aquatic Mammals. 2024/11, Vol. 50, Issue 6, p465
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0167-5427
  • DOI:10.1578/AM.50.6.2024.465
  • Accession Number:180960856
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