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Philippines to tighten guard in South China Sea as accusations fly
Published on 13/05/2024
» MANILA/BEIJING: The Philippines said on Monday it would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, alarmed by reports of new reclamation activities by China, which Beijing denied.
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over sea confrontations
AFP, Published on 11/12/2023
» MANILA - The Philippines said it had summoned China's envoy on Monday and flagged the possibility of expelling him following the most tense confrontations between the countries' vessels in years at flashpoint reefs in the disputed South China Sea.
Maldives to battle rising seas by building fortress islands
AFP, Published on 21/11/2023
» MALE, Maldives - Rising sea levels threaten to swamp the Maldives and the Indian Ocean archipelago is already out of drinking water, but the new president says he has scrapped plans to relocate citizens.
Carbon Sequestration in Artificial Reefs: Thailand's Environmental Initiative
Published on 12/09/2023
» The Department of Fisheries and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for joint research on the "Application of carbon sequestration in artificial reefs concrete technology by converting CO2 into minerals for property enhancement and marine fishery resources restoration project." The MoU was signed by Mr. Chalermchai Suwannarak, Director General of the Department of Fisheries, and Mr. Montri Rawanchaikul, Chief Executive Officer of PTTEP, at the Energy complex.
Perpetual drive
Life, Published on 05/05/2023
» In a new Impact Report, founder and CEO Titouan Bernicot noted that 2022 was a pivotal year for Coral Gardeners, as his boyhood dream had transitioned to one of the most ambitious journeys in ocean conservation.
Artificial reefs boost restoration efforts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/04/2023
» CHON BURI: Koh Samae San of the Royal Navy in Sattahip district marked the success of efforts to protect the marine ecological system by releasing artificial reefs to enlarge the fish habitat around the area.
PWA’s coral reef rehabilitation project around Koh Samui shows satisfactory progress
Published on 19/04/2023
» Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) in collaboration with Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has followed up progress of the coral reef rehabilitation project in Koh Samui district, Surathani province. The project aims to promote the marine ecosystem covering four areas of Koh Samui. PWA and DMCR concluded that the project is successfully progressing as planned.
Vietnam sends ship to track Chinese vessel patrolling Russian gas field in EEZ
Published on 27/03/2023
» HANOI: A Vietnamese ship monitored a Chinese Coast Guard vessel on Saturday in a Russian-operated gas field in Vietnam's South China Sea exclusive economic zone (EEZ), data show - the latest Chinese patrol in a pattern stretching more than a year.
Songkhla Lake wants rid of eyesore boats
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2023
» Songkhla: Local leaders and civic groups are calling for help funding the removal of 115 Vietnamese fishing vessels seized since 2014 and left unattended in Songkhla Lake ever since.
Reclaiming the oceans
Life, Published on 23/01/2023
» Coral reefs provide a habitat for marine life. Unfortunately, they are being damaged by climate change and pollution, and their numbers are declining. Many organisations attempt to restore corals by using artificial reefs such as used car tyres, PVC pipes and cement blocks. However, the appearance of these artificial reefs does not blend with the marine environment and causes visual pollution.