Mariam, an orphaned dugong who stole the hearts of animal lovers around the world. She was the first dugong known to be cared by humans on Koh Libong in Trang province, Thailand since being found on a Krabi beach in April 2019.
Mariam who rose to internet fame after images of her nuzzling rescuers, died from an infection exacerbated by bits of plastic lining her stomach on August 17, 2019.
The death of Mariam cast a spotlight on ocean conservation and inspire all concerned to protect the remaining dugongs, their habitat and sea grass, which is the source of food for the rare mammals.
This pin will remind us about the story of Mariam and to motivate the world to deal with marine plastic waste.
Material: black nickel plating with a rubber clutch to keep the pin securely in place
Size: 3 cm x 3 cm
Easily worn on a backpack, jacket, lanyard, hat, and more.
