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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.
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.
Dugongs 'flourishing' off Trang isles
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2025
» Abundant seagrass meadows around Koh Libong and Koh Muk in Trang have allowed the local dugong population to flourish, with a recent survey showing the herd has grown in size since the last one.
Raft of new measures to save dugongs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2025
» New measures have been put in place to support efforts to save more dugongs, after several were found dead recently, says Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on.
Inquiry into Thailand's rising dugong death toll expanded
Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» Another dugong was found dead in Krabi on Sunday as the Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on directed relevant authorities to expedite urgent measures concerning the alarming increase in the dugong death rate.
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.
Govt wants to see Krabi carbon neutral by 2040
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/06/2023
» The government aims to promote the Andaman province of Krabi as a carbon-neutral tourism destination by 2040, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said yesterday.
More help for at-risk marine species
Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2023
» Researchers are looking into the potential returns from certifying Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Trat, Trang and Pattani provinces as a means to make money to help endangered marine species.
Rimpha Music Fest comes to Khao Yai
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2023
» Over 40 musical acts will take the stage during "Rimpha Music Festival 10", which will take place at Khao Yai, Thanarat Road, KM 21, in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima, on Feb 11.
Dugong population increasing
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/12/2022
» The dugong population in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea appears to be on the rise as indicated by the latest count this year, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.