Dugong discovery: Large population found off Qatar
Scientists say much more needs to be done to protect mammals’ habitat.
The waters off Qatar are home to the world’s second-largest population of dugongs, sea mammals that eat underwater grass.
Usually, they like to move alone, or in a small group.
But there is a phenomenon happening off Qatar that does not occur anywhere else in the world.
Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker has this exclusive report.
Published On 20 Feb 2020