An occasional series where Mongabay’s founder and ceo Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.

A wild live dugong was found in Taiwan for the first time in 88 years, after it was accidentally caught by a fisher’s net on ...

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) has announced the detection of two dugong deaths on the beaches.

and dugongs, a close relative to manatees. No passport is required for island-seekers jetting off to Puerto Rico. Solo travelers can choose between relaxing on the island's beaches, kayaking in a ...

SeaWorld Orlando has announced that it has now logged 1,000 manatee rescues.

ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — In a milestone for conservation efforts, SeaWorld Orlando rescued its 1,000th manatee.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Wednesday is Manatee Appreciation Day in the state of Florida, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) used the opportunity to share good news.

A deceased dugong (sea cow) was discovered washed ashore near the seawall in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, prompting an ...