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Mother-and-calf dugong pair spotted in Krabi
Online Reporters, Published on 16/12/2025
» KRABI - A mother-and-calf pair of dugongs have been spotted grazing on seagrass in a tranquil bay in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, a sign that efforts to promote a healthy marine environment are bearing fruit.
Restoring paradise
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/11/2025
» When Tania Kanchanarak looks out over the turquoise waters of Koh Phangan, she sees more than a postcard-perfect paradise.
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.
New dugong duo spotted in Thailand's Krabi province
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2025
» KRABI - Park officials have reported the sighting of two new dugongs and a group of green turtles near Ao Nam Mao in Muang district of this southern Thai province, suggesting improving marine biodiversity.
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.
Top environmental issues of 2024: Kingdom's ecology under attack
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/12/2024
» Environmental issues damaged Thai society and the economy in a number of ways in 2024.
Minister to address dugong, seagrass crisis
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/12/2024
» Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Chalermchai Sri-on is scheduled to visit Trang on Saturday to assess the dugong population and the crisis of seagrass ecosystem degradation.
Lone dugong spotted in Trang survey
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/11/2024
» Only one dugong was found during a week-long survey of a seagrass meadow in Trang that is known for dugong sightings, raising concerns about the species' survival in the area, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).