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Sea cow, origin of mythical mermaid, threatened with extinction, UN warns

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UN News Centre

Publication Date
2010-10-08

7 October 2010 – 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.

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