Dugongs and Seagrass

Click here to find our Guidelines for interacting with dugongs

Click here to find our dugong and seagrass awareness materials.

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1 week ago

The 10th Pacific nature conference starts today. It is virtual and anyone can log in to listena and watch the sessions. Christina and Martika are speaking at various times on dugongs and bats. www.pacificnatureconference.com/programme ... See MoreSee Less

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Vanuatu Environmental Science Society

3 weeks ago

More bottle types can now be recycled. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

This is why we don't advocate the use of "biodegradable"plastic that are single use as alternatives to traditional plastics. They are still harmful if they get into the sea. Fortunately, the Vanuatu ban on single use cutlery, plates and cups includes all plastics, no matter what they are made from. Re-useable is best.
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Study finds environmentally-friendly' tableware harms marine animals

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A new Tel Aviv University study compares the effects of two types of disposable dishes on the marine environment—regular plastic disposable dishes and more expensive bioplastic disposable dishes cer...

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Vanuatu Environmental Science Society

1 month ago

It is Bat week this week all around the world. Here is a message from Martika, who is working on our bat conservation projects:
Happy bat week everyone!
All around the world, people are celebrating an appreciation for bats. Do you know why? Bats are superstars and amazing creatures that are vital to the health of many ecosystems and economy. We may not always see them however bats spent most of their time at night eating tons of insects, pollinating flowers and spreading seed that grow new plants and trees.
Do you know? There are 11 different species of bats confirmed to be found in the Vanuatu Islands. The biggest (mega) bats are the flying foxes or the fruit bats. Most of these species occur in other countries, however the Bank’s Flying fox and the Vanuatu Flying fox are endemic to Vanuatu – they only live in Vanuatu and nowhere else .

Some of these bats are threatened with extinction. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list assessment, Banks flying-fox are classified as Endangered and Vanuatu flying-fox are Vulnerable. So, what can you do to protect the bats in your area?

VESS has been visiting communities in the banks Islands, researching the bats and sharing information on how valuable bats are to the ecosystem. We have been teaching communities to monitor bats and already communities have put tabus on hunting bats particularly in their roosting sites.

This week lets appreciate and spread the word about the important roles’ bats do to us and the environment. Whatever you do each day, step outside at dusk, look around for bats in your area and if you do see them, think about how they are helping us to keep our environment healthy and what you can do to protect them. ... See MoreSee Less

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