Elliott, Murray A.

2 publications

Elliott, Murray A.; Marsh, Helene D.; Heinsohn, George Edwin; Gardner, Blair R. (detail)
1979	Dugongs in the Northern Territory of Australia. Environ. Conserv. 6(4): 277. 2 figs. Apr. 1979. —

Elliott, Murray A. (detail)

1981

Distribution and status of the dugong in Northern Territory waters. In: H. Marsh (ed.), The dugong. Proceedings of a seminar/workshop held at James Cook University of North Queensland 8-13 May 1979 (q.v.).
[Townsville (Australia)], James Cook Univ. (vii + 400): 57-66. 1 fig.
—Aerial surveys of the Northern Territory coast of Australia showed that dugongs are widely distributed but not particularly abundant. Aboriginal hunting and incidental netting seem to have only minor impacts. More detailed studies are needed.