Dugong tagging expedition in the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park (Mozambique)

African Parks Network
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

James Cook University dugong research leader Dr Christophe Cleguer will be providing on-the-ground assistance to Africa Parks to coordinate the first ever dugong satellite tracking study in Africa. JCU and African Parks will carry out an innovative conservation initiative with the placement of satellite tracking tags with the aim of monitoring and thus better protecting the Dugong population in the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park (PNAB), Mozambique

Date

06 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Dugong;tagging;Mozambique;Conservation;MArine mammal;Movement

Funding Body

African Parks Network

Amount

33591

Project Team

Christophe Cleguer