Biodiversity: 'Magical marine species' pushed toward extinction
The dugong is said to have inspired ancient legends of mermaids
A "sea cow" that evoked tales of mermaids is being driven to the edge of extinction, conservation experts warn.
According to an update of the official extinction list, the dugong is almost wiped out in some parts of the world.
Scientists have also sounded alarm over the loss of other marine creatures, including exotic coral and shellfish.
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