The Convention of Migratory Species/UNEP/Dugong MOU report : ‘A global assessment of dugong status and conservation needs’ was launched at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi on October 12. The 342 page report synthesizes the science, expert knowledge, and field data to guide conservation actions to protect dugongs and their seagrass habitats across the species’ range. The report contains 11 chapters: 9 regional chapters bookended by an introductory chapter and a final chapter summarizing its Key Learnings. The report is the work of more than 70 authors; between 5 and 11regional experts co-authored each of the regional chapters. The take-home message of the report is that the status and conservation needs of the dugong vary throughout its range. Co-operation within regions is vital. The Dugong MOU developed under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals is key to facilitating regional cooperation to guide the development and delivery of practical conservation initiatives for dugongs and their habitats. The report can now be found in several place on the internet. CMS has uploaded both the full report and its Executive Summary to: https://dugong.cms.int/publication/global-assessment-dugong-status-and-conse... The DOI link is via JCU at: https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/86161/ A 7-minute video about the report is on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9qhsW0-dYfU and can also be accessed via the DOI link. I hope the report is used to make a difference to dugong conservation Regards Helene Marsh Emeritus Professor, Environmental Science James Cook University Townsville, Qld 48111, Australia email: helene.marsh@jcu.edu.au<mailto:helene.marsh@jcu.edu.au>