Boat strikes, nets linked to dugong deaths as enforcement gaps flagged in Palawan

Following recently reported dugong deaths in Palawan, authorities and conservationists are now turning attention to gaps in enforcement and protection measures in coastal areas where the endangered species thrives. Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) Staff spokesperson Jovic Fabello said the two recorded deaths this year, caused by boat strikes and net entanglement, reflect broader … Continue reading Boat strikes, nets linked to dugong deaths as enforcement gaps flagged in Palawan