coral reefs

  • Thailand NewsSuccessful coral restoration boosts tourism at Koh Larn
    Puntid Tantivangphaisal3 weeks ago
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    Successful coral restoration boosts tourism at Koh Larn

    A team of marine specialists conducted a diving inspection at Koh Larn to ensure the safety of tourists and coral reefs in the Sea Walker area. The inspection revealed the successful restoration of staghorn coral reefs. Dr Pinsak Suraswadi, Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR), led a group, including Ukkrit Sataphumin, director of the Marine Resources…

  • Phuket News3D-printed corals spark underwater hope at Koh Racha Yai
    Puntid TantivangphaisalTuesday, December 3, 2024
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    3D-printed corals spark underwater hope at Koh Racha Yai

    In a cutting-edge bid to revive the coral reefs around Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) is making waves with its annual reef restoration campaign. The initiative unveiled its latest eco-marvel: 3D-printed coral larvae islands on Saturday, November 30, designed to breathe life back into the battered seabeds. The high-profile launch event…

  • Thailand NewsMooring buoys installed off Koh Hei to protect coral reefs
    Puntid TantivangphaisalThursday, July 25, 2024
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    Mooring buoys installed off Koh Hei to protect coral reefs

    Rawai Municipality and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Region Third Area Command at Cape Panwa spearheaded an initiative yesterday to install more mooring buoys off Koh Hei (Coral Island). The event, held to honour His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday this Sunday, July 28, was led by Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos and Rear Admiral Suchat Thammapitakwet, Commander of the RTN…

  • Thailand NewsAng Thong park still positive amid worst coral bleaching in decades
    Ryan TurnerWednesday, July 10, 2024
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    Ang Thong park still positive amid worst coral bleaching in decades

    Ang Thong National Marine Park is experiencing its most severe coral bleaching event in a decade, with conditions expected to improve by August. The park anticipates earning over 40 million baht in revenue by the end of the fiscal year. Ang Thong National Marine Park is grappling with a significant coral bleaching crisis, its most severe case in the last…

  • Thailand NewsBleak reefs: Coral bleaching hits Mooh Koh Surin & Phi Phi Island
    Bob ScottWednesday, May 22, 2024
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    Bleak reefs: Coral bleaching hits Mooh Koh Surin & Phi Phi Island

    The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DMCR) revealed seven coral bleaching sites have been identified in Moo Koh Surin National Park in Phang Nga, with up to 70% of coral fields around Krabi’s Phi Phi Island also affected. An investigation into the bleaching situation, conducted over two days, revealed that seven coral reef sites in Moo Koh Surin…

  • Thailand NewsParking the problem: Thai national parks close to revive coral reefs
    Petch PetpailinFriday, May 10, 2024
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    Parking the problem: Thai national parks close to revive coral reefs

    The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) implemented indefinite closures at marine attractions in 12 national parks in Thailand to allow coral reefs to recover from bleaching. DNP Director Auttaphon Jaroenchansa told the media yesterday, May 9, that the director in each national park closely monitors the coral bleaching situation to determine the cause and identify recovery…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket’s Ko Phai Ling closes to protect coral from bleaching
    Nattapong WestwoodWednesday, May 8, 2024
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    Phuket’s Ko Phai Ling closes to protect coral from bleaching

    Thailand’s beloved Ko Phai Ling, along with its surrounding coral reefs within Sirinat National Park in Phuket, stands temporarily closed to tourists from today until the situation improves, with the closure slated to remain until further notice. Park Chief Watchara Songsi-awn, made the announcement following the discovery of widespread coral bleaching across the area. With the Andaman Sea temperatures soaring…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s coral reefs face grim future due to climate change
    Nattapong WestwoodMonday, April 29, 2024
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    Thailand’s coral reefs face grim future due to climate change

    Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a veteran marine biologist with almost four decades of experience, is deeply troubled by the disturbing changes occurring in Thailand’s coral reefs He has voiced his shock and dismay at the unusual and alarming characteristics now displayed by the reefs, describing the current conditions as the most severe he has witnessed. Thon, a professor in the Department of…

  • Phuket News3D-printed coral islands to rejuvenate Phuket’s degraded reefs
    Mitch ConnorWednesday, November 22, 2023
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    3D-printed coral islands to rejuvenate Phuket’s degraded reefs

    The coastal waters of Racha Yai Island, south of Phuket, are about to witness a groundbreaking ecological restoration project. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) initiated a project to install 88 sets of 3D-printed coral larvae islands at Siam Bay, to restore the severely degraded coral reef in the area. At the helm of this inaugural installation was…

  • Pattaya NewsRoyal Thai Navy releases artificial coral reefs to boost eco-tourism and marine conservation
    Mitch ConnorTuesday, April 25, 2023
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    Royal Thai Navy releases artificial coral reefs to boost eco-tourism and marine conservation

    The Royal Thai Navy, along with various partners, has celebrated Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s birthday by releasing 69 units of artificial coral reefs on the seabed of Koh Samae San in Sattahip district, Chon Buri province. The occasion was graced by the presence of Gen Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council and Chairman of the Khao Yai Protection Foundation.…