The rich seagrass meadows in the waters of the UAE are considered one of the most important habitat for the Dugongs - or Sea Cow. Abu Dhabi Emirate hosts the world's second largest population of dugongs in the world after Australia. Since the year 1999, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has long made great efforts to conserve this beautiful, peaceful creature. We welcome Dr. Himansu Sekhar Das the Unit Head -Marine Threatened Species and Habitats at Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi who will tell us more about Dugongs, its importance, and the efforts done by EAD to protect it.