NMOQ Dugong Trails Drawing Pad

The incredibly cute marine mammals have inhabited Qatar’s waters for over 7,500 years and today herds numbering between 600 and 700 dugongs have been calling Qatar their home. NMoQ has been running a special exhibition on dugongs called “Seagrass Tales, Dugong Trails” to raise awareness about the threats these magnificent animals face.

Made in Qatar

Weight: 400g

Dimensions: 21.3cm x 29.3cm

Material: Paper

Dugongs have inhabited the surrounding waters of Qatar’s peninsula for over 7,500 years. After Australia, the Arabian Gulf is home to the world’s second largest population of dugongs. Recently, the largest herds in the world, comprising of between 600 to 700 dugongs, have been recorded here in Qatar. Today,dugongs face the threat of extinction due to fishing activities, vessel strikes and environmental pollution.

NMoQ was the first national museum in the world to receive a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold rating. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and certifications are globally recognised symbols of sustainability achievements. NMoQ, in collaboration with ExxonMobil Research Qatar, will present a special exhibition on dugongs - "Seagrass Tales, Dugong Trails" - March 30 - July 15,2021. The exhibition will raise sustainability and environmental awareness and enable the wider community to learn more about this fascinating sea mammal native to Qatar.