Dugongs in Vanuatu
Aims of Vul
To develop the Vanuatu Nation Plan for conservation
of dugongs and their seagrass habitats.
• To fill the knowledge gaps and up date the
information with respect to the distribution of
dugongs and seagrass beds and the threats they
face in Vanuatu.
o To increase awareness
awareness of the
of the importance of
conservation of dugongs and their seagrass habitats
and change behaviour to those that mitigate the
threats and help to conserve seagrass beds and
dugongs.
• To encourage the custom landowners to create and
register Community Conservation Areas (CCAS) in
places identified as important for dugong
conservation if they do not already exist and to
incorporate dugong and seagrass conservation
actions into the management plan for the CCAs.View entire presentation