Dugong enthusiasts from Moreton Bay say Australians are known as great swimmers and the sea mammal would be the 'perfect' mascot for the games in 2032.
The dugong could be Brisbane's mascot for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games if a push from local community groups to put the marine mammal on the world stage is successful.Advocates say they want to "spotlight" the animal and showcase it to the world
In the lead up to the 2032 Olympic Games, two Moreton Bay community organisations have put forward the dugong as a potential mascot for the sporting spectacular."It is so unique and it would really spotlight them," she said.Dugongs can be found in coastal and island waters across Australia's northern coastline, from Shark Bay in Western Australia to Moreton Bay in Queensland.
"They are such an elusive, shy creature, but when we do , it's so exciting. The whole boat stops if we see a dugong," Ms Hanton said.Darren Jew, wildlife team lead with the Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association, said sea cows were "amazing" animals that were quite shy."Pumicestone Passage's dugongs are pretty special — they are one of the last remaining … inshore populations of dugongs in a populated area like a city," Mr Jew said.
"I think it would be really good to put it out there as a mascot of the Olympics to give it the exposure and also then highlight the importance of keeping our waterways healthy."Fellow Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association volunteer Sherry Bruce coordinates a project for the organisation called the Dugong Diaries, which records sightings in the region."I've had a few … experiences of dugong sightings and it is very, very special," Ms Bruce said.
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