The environment agency's latest report revealed that 17 dugongs died last year, despite being protected under UAE law since 1999. Kelvin Aitken / VW Pics via AP 
The environment agency's latest report revealed that 17 dugongs died last year, despite being protected under UAE law since 1999. Kelvin Aitken / VW Pics via AP 

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Abu Dhabi to study climate change threat facing sea creatures

Research deal will assess how mangrove and seagrass areas could be vulnerable to climate change

Nick Webster
Nick Webster

November 14, 2018

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