Why dugongs number is decreasing?

Answer 1

Dugong populations are declining primarily due to habitat loss, particularly from coastal development and the degradation of seagrass beds, their primary food source. Additionally, hunting and poaching for their meat and oil, as well as accidental entanglement in fishing gear, further threaten their numbers. Climate change also impacts their habitat and food availability, exacerbating the challenges they face. Conservation efforts are critical to protect this vulnerable species and its ecosystem.