Doing a Dugong Medical Check

The video follows a team on a mission to locate and study dugongs, which are under threat of extinction. Despite challenging weather, they successfully capture a dugong, conduct a medical checkup, and collect vital data. The team measures the dugong, assesses its diet and age, and collects a critical hormone sample from its feces. The mission concludes with the release of the dugong back to its herd, highlighting the importance of the data collected for conservation efforts.

What challenges do the researchers face while trying to capture and examine the dugong?

What observations can be made about a dugong's health based on its tusks?

Reflect on the emotional connection the researchers feel towards the dugongs during their work.