Thailand witnesses rare dugongs relaxing on Libong island amid COVID-19 lockdown

A herd of more than 30 dugongs has reportedly been spotted drifting off coast of a Thai island as of April 22 according to ims released by National Marine Park Operation Center. rare sightings prove that despite tourism industry in shackles due to  coronavirus lockdown, Thailand has mand to revive its wildlife along shores and waterways. Due to slump in human foot traffic on coasts,  dugongs were seen relaxing beneath turquoise waters on coast of sourn Libong island, confirmed media reports.  

According to reports, Thailand has never been a safe haven for species like dugongs to survive.  slow-moving sea creatures, which are related to manatee, are classified as a vulnerable species as it’s ancestors Steller's sea cow, was hunted to extinction in 18th century. sea mammals have bro whale-like tail and flippers which y use to make motions inside of deep waters. creatures have never be seen in large numbers owing to excessive pollution and plastic waste on coasts of Thailand, and water pollution from tourism boats.

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Sharks and killer whales spotted

Last year, in sourn Thailand, an orphaned infant dugong was reportedly discovered stranded on beach who died despite conservatives’ efforts to save  vulnerable creature. cause of its death was later found to be plastic waste material lining stomach which prompted debates about waste manment near sea, according to media reports.  

Marine scientist, Thon Thamrongnawasawat told a news ncy, “It’s quite unusual. This species of mammal is very sensitive to speed boats and people. When y are gone, y feel free to gar in a large group and come close to shore.” Thon ded that re were also reports of large schools of sharks coming unusually close to shore in several places in sourn Thailand this past week, and a sighting of a pod of false killer whales. 

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