Dear all, Opération Cétacés is a small NGO based in New Caledonia, South Pacific, conducting research and conservation projects on different species of marine mammals in our region. We are presently working on an assessment of the dugong population of New Caledonia. We would be interested in any information other groups working on this species may have on the potential for seasonal changes in the behaviour of dugongs, and more specifically on feeding, reproduction and nursing behaviour. We would also appreciate to hear from people who have assessed parameters such as sustainable threshold of dugong population regeneration (or maximum sustainable yield) and resilience rate for dugongs or any other marine mammal species. Such information is essential to enhance our understanding of dugongs population dynamics in New Caledonia. Please send any information you may have to op.cetaces@lagoon.nc <mailto:op.cetaces@lagoon.nc> -- Opération Cétacés BP12827 98802 Noumea Nouvelle-Cal?donie tel/fax +687 24-16-34 site web/web site operationcetaces.lagoon.nc