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The Extraordinary Journey of the Whale Without a Tail
Species Scientists, Marine Conservation Rachel Jorgensen Species Scientists, Marine Conservation Rachel Jorgensen

The Extraordinary Journey of the Whale Without a Tail

She was instantly recognizable for two reasons: unlike other fin whales that visit the area mainly in summer during their feeding season, she would lift her tail out of the water when diving. And most notably, of her two flukes, one was almost entirely missing. But that was only the beginning of the story of “Codamozza”.

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Shared Shores, Shared Futures: Sailing the Tide of Dugong Conservation
Marine Conservation, Species Scientists Rachel Jorgensen Marine Conservation, Species Scientists Rachel Jorgensen

Shared Shores, Shared Futures: Sailing the Tide of Dugong Conservation

Conservation was not just about protecting a species; it was about ensuring that people, nature, and livelihoods coexisted sustainably. From a single rescued dugong to a full-fledged government recognition program, from sceptical fishers to community-led conservation, and bare school walls now featuring paintings of dugongs in their ecosystems—this journey has shown me that even the smallest efforts can ripple into something remarkable.

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