Dugong in the Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat, India-Distribution and Threats
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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2017/v143i10/119374Keywords:
Distribution, Dugong, Stranding Records, Gulf of Kachchh (GoK), Threats.Abstract
Gulf of Kachchh (GoK) is the only area on the west coast of India where Dugong is known to occur, but information pertaining to the Sirenian in GoK is limited. Therefore, a study was conducted from 2007 to 2009 mainly through fishermen interview survey to get information pertaining to distribution of Dugong in GoK. The study has indicated that Dugong in the GoK is mainly distributed between Okha and Pirotan Island. The study has also derived information on threats to Dugong in the GoK by understanding fishermen's perception in this regard. According to fishermen's perception, industrial pollution, trawling and boat traffic have been the main threats to Dugong in the GoK.References
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