With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?<br/>1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.<br/>2. It is found along the entire coast of India.<br/>3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. Dugong is a herbivorous marine mammal that feeds mainly on seagrass. Verdict: Correct.

2. In India, dugongs are not found along the entire coast; they occur only in limited areas such as the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay, Gulf of Kachchh, and Andaman & Nicobar waters. Verdict: Incorrect.

3. Dugong has legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, statements 1 and 3 are correct.