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International researchers have warned that dugongs, the aquatic mammals also known as sea cows, are on the brink of extinction. the international union for conversation of nature says the creatures are threatened by the loss of sea grass on which they graze, as well as the danger of being caught up in fishing nets or struck by boat propellers. scientists have also sounded alarm over the loss of other marine creatures, including exotic coral and shellfish. for more, i spoke to professor amanda vi...

Because what will happen is that if it goes wrong, the city will still walk away with its profits and its bonuses, but yet again, it will be ordinary people and ordinary taxpayers who will have to pay the price. both the city and the government are convinced that not changing is the biggest risk to future growth of all. simon jack, bbc news. international researchers have warned that dugongs, the aquatic mammals also known as sea cows, are on the brink of extinction. the international union for ...

Manatees are, they are dying. a record number, more than a thousand. the mass dieoff boils down to pollution. fertilizer runoff from farms and lawns, leaking sewage from industrial solution. it makes its way into florida watersheds and creates algae blooms that crowds off -- clouds out sunlight killing off sea grass, the main food of the manatee. for the first time, starvation rather than boat propellers account for most of the manatee fatalities. >> if the sea grass isnt as abundant as it was. ...

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Called the puppy dogs of the sea. >> well, youre the only one. >> apparently so. their greatest threat, however, is us. our fishing lines, boat propellers, and all the selfies that people take with seal pups, which actually cause the mothers to then abandon them sometimes. >> look, i get it. i get it. its hard to stay away when theyre that cute. that is adorable. >> but as cute as they are, we all need to leave them alone. >> and if theyre injured, call the professionals for help, like our next ...