Socio-cultural significance of Dugong dugon in Comoros and north-west Madagascar and the influence of taboos and religion on conservation status

Abstract

We interviewed 256 fishers between the ages of 19 and 100 across the Union of Comoros (Moheli, Grande Comore, Anjouan) regarding knowledge about the sea cow or Dugong dugon; its distribution, behaviour, exploitation and... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Patricia Davis (Community Centred Conservation (C3))
  2. Chris Poonian (Community Centred Conservation (C3))
  3. Lalarisoa Rakotoarimino (C3 Madagascar)
  4. Mihary Ramiandrisoa (C3 Madagascar)

Topic Areas

Topics: Conservation and management of tropical marine ecosystems , Topics: Culture and the marine environment , Topics: Participation in marine conservation science (e.g. citizen and indigenous science)

Session

S-134 » Integrating Cultural Values in Dugong Conservation (13:30 - Thursday, 28th June, Kerangas)