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x Chase, Athol
  1981
Dugongs and indigenous cultural systems: some introductory remarks. 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): 112-122.
–Outlines Australian Aboriginal practices and attitudes regarding use of dugongs and other resources, arguing that the adoption of European technology may not necessarily lead to greater resource exploitation.

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Australia
x  1981Chase, A. (DD; Aboriginal use & beliefs; 112-122.)
Conservation
(SEE ALSO: Accidental Death or Injury; Economic Uses; Hunting and Capture; Weed Control)
x  1981Chase, A. (DD; Australia; in Aboriginal cultural context; 112-122.)
Dugong dugon (Müller, 1776) Palmer, 1895
x  1981Chase, A. (Australia; Aboriginal use & beliefs; 112-122.)
Economic Uses
(SEE ALSO: Archeological Sites, Sirenia at; Hunting and Capture; Medicinal Applications; Religious, Superstitious, or Ornamental Use or Observance; Weed Control)
x  1981Chase, A. (DD; Australia; Aboriginal use & beliefs; 112-122.)
Religious, Superstitious, or Ornamental Use or Observance
(SEE ALSO: Economic Use; Mermaid Legend)
x  1981Chase, A. (DD; Australia; traditional use & beliefs; 112-122.)