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Adapting dugong catching techniques to different cultural and environmental settings.

Authors :
Fuentes, Mariana M. P. B.
Cleguer, Christophe
Liebsch, Nikolai
Bedford, Guy
Amber, David
Hankin, Charlie
McCarthy, Phillip
Shimada, Takahiro
Whap, Terrence
Marsh, Helene
Source :
Marine Mammal Science; Jan2013, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p159-166, 8p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses the different methods in order to catch dugong in different environmental and cultural settings. It mentions the rodeo technique which pursues the dugong in a boat until the animal is fatigued. It states the dermal holdfast technique which offers a safe way to capture dugongs in murky water. It concludes that the dermal holdfast method increases the likelihood of catching dugongs in challenging areas and is more acceptable in indigenous communities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08240469
Volume :
29
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Marine Mammal Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
84484511
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-7692.2011.00531.x