This picture taken on September 3, 2026, shows a dugong swimming at Ngederrak Reef off the coast of Koror, Palau, where the marine mammals feed on seagrass beds. US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War Two and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH: Palau-US-defence-environment, FOCUS by Kirsty NEEDHAM | AFP via Getty Imag