Dugong Survey Flights in Southern Thailand 2011, Tecnam P92JS

[eloigorri]

I have uploaded a recent volunteer Dugong survey flight I participate in every year using my Tecnam P92JS around the Southern Coastal waters of Thailand where I am based.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-w4OkNGYTk&hd=1

 

A blog of last years mission is also at

 

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B0RWvtlJ2ylTZjQ5ZGFhYTUtMzQ0Zi00ZGQyLTk2YWYtMmYzYTg1NmJkOGI3&hl=en

 

Enjoy!

 

The Tecnam is an excellent platform for this type of mission and I love flying her with the doors off!

 

Cheers -Eduardo

 

 

[Student Pilot]

Is there any "Traditional" dynomite hunting of Dugong in Asia? It's still allowed here with "Traditional" 308 rifles, "Traditional" tinny's with "Traditional" GPS and "Traditional" 80hp out boards. It seems a shame for such a rare and harmless animal.

 

 

[eloigorri]

Illegal fishing goes on, mainly for the Chineese table, but thankfully no dynomite. They also get caught up in commercial fishing nets and subsequently drown.

 

In some parts of the South, these animals are very highly treasured and loved, and actively protected by the locals themselves, hence why we see larger numbers at these sites year on year, compared to the dwindling population at most others.

 

 

[Guest JRMobile]

Hi Eduardo, great video, thanks for sharing and please keep up the good work!

 

Cheers John