Abu Dhabi's dugongs: The ocean's skittish grazers that inspired tales of mermaids

These elusive aquatic mammals are said to have inspired mermaids -- but with dugong habitats shrinking globally, they are benefiting from a conservation program in Abu Dhabi that's restoring coastal ecosystems.

Abu Dhabi's dugongs: The ocean's skittish grazers that inspired tales of mermaids
These elusive aquatic mammals are said to have inspired mermaids -- but with dugong habitats shrinking globally, they are benefiting from a conservation program in Abu Dhabi that's restoring coastal ecosystems.