Rare species back at Similan Islands after tourist numbers restricted – VIDEO

PHOTOS: The Department of National Park Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department PR Office

VIDEO: Phuket Marine Natinal Parks Operation Centre 2 / Thanakorn Trakarntanasuk / Newshawk Phuket

A pair of leopard sharks have been spotted at the Similan Islands following the restriction of the number of tourists visiting the archipelago.

The Department of National Park Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department PR Office reports that a German volunteer says she is very happy that she has taken part in the surveying dive at Similan Islands for the first time. She found many underwater species.

Related news

“The Andaman Sea is very fantastic,” she said.

Pongteera Buapet from Faculty of Technology and Environment of Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus says that Leopard sharks are relatively rare animals. She believes that this is an indication of the recovery of the eco system at Similan Islands since the number of tourists entering the islands was restricted for this high season.

https://www.facebook.com/thethaigernews/videos/593775191066196/

https://www.facebook.com/thethaigernews/videos/279937489378805/

Rare species back at Similan Islands after tourist numbers restricted - VIDEO | News by Thaiger Rare species back at Similan Islands after tourist numbers restricted - VIDEO | News by Thaiger

 

Phuket News

Thaiger Talk

Join the conversation and have your say on Thailand news published on The Thaiger.

Thaiger Talk is our new Thaiger Community where you can join the discussion on everything happening in Thailand right now.

Please note that articles are not posted to the forum instantly and can take up to 20 min before being visible. Click for more information and the Thaiger Talk Guidelines.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Thaiger

If you have story ideas, a restaurant to review, an event to cover or an issue to discuss, contact The Thaiger editorial staff.

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Check Also
Close