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Dugong Adventure inspires pupils to protect marine life

Published: 19 Mar 2025 - 10:00 pm | Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025 - 10:16 pm
A large fish-shaped cage has been set up for students to fill with plastic bottles, which will later be recycled.

A large fish-shaped cage has been set up for students to fill with plastic bottles, which will later be recycled.

The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Dugong Adventure has recently teamed up with King’s College Doha to promote sustainability and raise awareness about the importance of protecting marine life. This exciting collaboration aims to engage young students in conservation efforts, focusing on the protection of Qatar's unique marine species, such as the dugong.

As part of the initiative, Dugong Adventure donated storybooks about dugongs to the school for an accessible way to learn about these gentle creatures. The team also organized interactive talks and discussions, where students were taught about the significance of dugongs in Qatar's marine ecosystem. Through these activities, Dugong Adventure hopes to inspire the students to become informed and compassionate ambassadors for nature, who will carry the message of conservation to their communities.

Dugong Adventure also supported the school’s sustainability efforts by donating a large fish-shaped cage. This structure has been set up for students to fill with plastic bottles, which will later be recycled. This donation aligns with Project Earthlings initiative and the Qatar’s broader sustainability goals for 2030, emphasizing the importance of reducing waste and protecting the environment.

Dugongs, often called “sea cows,” are marine mammals that play a vital role in maintaining the health of seagrass meadows. These meadows are essential for the overall health of marine ecosystems, as they support many species and contribute to the balance of coastal environments. Unfortunately, dugongs face numerous threats from habitat destruction, hunting, and the impacts of climate change. Dugong Adventure is dedicated to raising awareness about these threats and ensuring that future generations understand the need to protect both the dugongs and the broader marine environment surrounding Qatar.