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Thai marine officials claim success in saving bleached coral
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/04/2025
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) said it was able to save more than 60% of the coral bleached since last year.
'Merman' courts controversy by refusing to kowtow
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/04/2025
» Siranudh "Psi" Scott has entered the media spotlight after clashing with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and being dismissed from his role advising the department's director-general amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Electricity sales across border to Myanmar follow protocol: Thai govt
News, Published on 26/01/2025
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) says electricity sold to Myanmar follows Thai-Myanmar protocols and pledges to halt distribution across the border if contract bleaching is identified.
Bleaching forces diving site closures
News, Published on 25/05/2024
» Snorkelling and diving sites at several marine national parks in five provinces have been closed due to the worsening coral bleaching situation.
'Boiling not warming': Marine life suffers as sea temperatures hit record
Reuters, Published on 23/05/2024
» TRAT - Aquatic life from coral reefs to fish in the Thailand's eastern gulf coast is suffering as sea surface temperatures hit record highs this month amid a regional heatwave, worrying scientists and local communities.
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.
Park battles rising tide of rubbish
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2024
» According to Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials, marine officers will step up their work collecting floating rubbish around the popular Koh Phi Phi beach, which has been swept in by the monsoon season weather cycle.
Coral bleaching hits 19 parks
News, Apinya Wiwatayotin & Jakkrit Waewklayhong, Published on 11/05/2024
» Coral bleaching has been found in 19 of the country's 26 national marine parks, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) has revealed.
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.
Sick dugong 'cause for deep alarm'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2024
» An emaciated and fatigued dugong was sighted last week near Trang's Koh Libong, a renowned habitat for this marine mammal.