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Dugong decline spurs seagrass efforts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2025
» The Thai Coral Reef and Marine Life Conservation Foundation is stepping up its efforts to restore seagrass beds across the Andaman Sea, following reports of a drastic decline in dugong populations caused by food shortages and deteriorating marine ecosystems.
158 blacktip reef sharks spotted in Maya Bay
Post Reporters, Published on 10/07/2025
» Thai marine researchers have reported a remarkable sighting of 158 blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) off the coast of the southern province of Krabi.
New zoning in Rayong shields coastal areas, biodiversity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has officially designated new marine and coastal protection zones around Koh Phayam in Ranong, citing the area's rich biodiversity and the increasing environmental threats from tourism, fishing and coastal development.
Refloating of Myanmar vessel to hasten
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/06/2025
» Authorities are expediting efforts to refloat the Myanmar-flagged cargo ship that ran aground on a coral reef within Mu Koh Surin National Park in Phangnga earlier this month, causing significant ecological damage.
Visionary behind Phi Phi Model dies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2024
» Former Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park chief Sarayuth Tanthien, the creator of the Phi Phi Model, passed away on Wednesday.
Bleaching affects reefs in Phangnga, Krabi
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/05/2024
» Seven coral bleaching sites have been found in Moo Koh Surin National Park in Phangnga, and up to 70% of the coral fields around Krabi's Phi Phi Island also suffer from bleaching problems, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DMCR) said.
Coral at immediate risk from rising sea temperature, expert warns
Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2024
» A marine resources expert has warned of possible massive coral bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures, and its impact on tourism and food supply.
Artificial reef innovation under way
Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2023
» The Department of Fisheries and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) have signed an agreement on developing artificial reefs from carbon dioxide-based mineral stones.
22 oil leaks, 507 tonnes of waste in one year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2023
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has reported 22 incidents of oil leaks in the Gulf of Thailand and a total of 507 tonnes of rubbish collected from the seas around the country last year, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Taisaranakul.
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.