Comments on: Persian Gulf Mermaids, Face Manmade Environmental Threats

By: Biblical Hyrax Is Now A Pest | Green Prophet

Biblical Hyrax Is Now A Pest | Green Prophet — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:47:37 +0000

[…] Actually, they are in a classification that is more closely related to elephants or marine dugongs (sea cows), found in the Arabian Gulf. […]

By: Dugong mermaids | Ishop88

Dugong mermaids | Ishop88 — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:08:34 +0000

[…] Persian Gulf "Mermaids" Face Manmade Environmental Threats …Mar 4, 2010 … The rare and beautiful dugong inspired “tails” about mermaids. This strange creature faces extinction in the Middle East. Image via Christian … […]

By: Greater Flamingos Return to Abu Dhabi Wetlands and Hopefully to Bu Tinah | Green Prophet

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:44:36 +0000

[…] has been under pressure by developers, and this has also caused problems for marine wildlife, including one of the world’s largest concentrations of dugongs – a large herbivorous marine mammal that feeds off of underwater vegetation such as sea […]

By: Israel Animals Killed By Economic Development | Green Prophet

Israel Animals Killed By Economic Development | Green Prophet — Wed, 04 May 2011 05:00:51 +0000

[…] issues: Worst Wildfire in Israel’s Modern History Continues to Rage out of Control Persian Gulf “Mermaids” face Manmade environmental Threats Lebanon Environment Inaction May Affect Entire Region Helping Turkish Wildlife Cross the Roads […]

By: New Arabian Humpback Whale Located in Oman | Green Prophet

New Arabian Humpback Whale Located in Oman | Green Prophet — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:47:13 +0000

[…] Iran, and Oman are home to a number of different types of marine animals. These include dolphins, at least 600 dugongs, several species of sharks, and sea turtles living in and around the Bu Tinah atolls. An even […]

By: “Death Ray” Dolphin Killing in Perisian Gulf May be Worse Than Shark Slaughter | Green Prophet

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:32:57 +0000

[…] “death ray” experiments: Dubai Marine Life at Risk After Devastating Shark Catch Persian Gulf Mermaids Face Man Made Environmental Threats Were Tesla’s Solar Innovations “Buried” by Big Oil? 25 Shark Species in Persian […]

By: The Mythical Mermaid, the Dugong, Under Severe Threat | Green Prophet

The Mythical Mermaid, the Dugong, Under Severe Threat | Green Prophet — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:00:59 +0000

[…] Dugongs, or sea cows, believed to be the source of mermaid legends, are threatened with extinction within 40 years, and an arsenal of measures, from replacing fishing nets that trap them to setting up marine reserves, are vital for their survival, a United Nations-backed forum has warned. “Man-made threats pose the greatest risk to the gentle sea cow,” the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said, summing up a meeting this week in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The dugong is the world’s only herbivorous mammal living in marine waters. […]

By: Iron-Rich Whale Poop Essential in Middle Eastern Marine Habitats | Green Prophet

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:54:12 +0000

[…] the only large marine mammals found in sea, including bodies of water like the Gulf. At least 4,000 dugongs (large gentle marine herbivores, related to the manatee of sea cow) also live in the Gulf, as well as 40 different species of […]

By: Rare Sea Turtles and Other Wildlife Living Happily on Persian Gulf Atoll | Green Prophet

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:26:35 +0000

[…] Bu Tinah islands, located 130 km west of the sheikdom’s capital, rare hawksbill sea turtles, dugongs, dolphins, and thousands of birds appear to be very happy on or around the island, according […]

By: Saudi’s National Prawn Company Comes Up With An Ecologically Sound Shrimp Idea | Green Prophet

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:36:54 +0000

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