Dugong Protection Act (RPPL 8-57 of 2013). Country/Territory Palau Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to increase the penalties for killing or causing injury to a dugong or possessing or selling any dugong parts or products, and for other related purposes. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Marine mammals Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Oceania, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act amends section 1231 of Title 24 of the Palau National Code to provide for the protection of dugongs, a marine mammal of which there are very few left in Palauan waters. It prohibits intentionally killing or recklessly injuring or killing a dugong or exposing a dead dugong for sale. Full text English References - Legislation Amends Protected Sea Life (Division 2, Chapter 12 of Title 24 of Palau National Code). Legislation | Palau Keyword: Marine fisheries, Molluscs, Birds, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX