Tag: Coral
Extensive coral bleaching in the marine parks of the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea
Ten marine parks in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea have been affected by moderate to extensive coral bleaching, forcing park officials to suspend aquatic [Read More…]
Widespread coral bleaching forces the closure of areas around Phi Phi islands
Several areas in the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park will be closed to tourists from June 30, after it was discovered that [Read More…]
Russian Man Arrested for Decorating Restaurant in Phuket with Protected Corals
A Russian man was arrested after his restaurant in Rawai was found decorated with protected corals on Friday (June 14th). Drunk Russian arrested for public [Read More…]
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving to be Unavailable in Phi Phi National Park in Krabi
The Hat Noppharat Thara Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi has announced a temporary closure for snorkeling and scuba diving at many islands [Read More…]
Thailand Closes Marine Parks to Combat Coral Bleaching
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced the closure of 12 national marine parks in response to a critical coral [Read More…]
Island in Phuket Temporary Closed as Boiling Sea Water Causes Coral Bleaching
The Sirinat National Park has announced the temporary closure of an island in Thalang after sea water temperatures have increased which has caused coral bleaching. [Read More…]
Thailand sweats under intense heat wave; coral bleaching detected
Thailand is experiencing very hot weather across the country today, with the maximum temperature predicted to rise to 43oC in some areas of the northern [Read More…]
Coral Damaged by Boats and Tourist Divers at Phi Phi National Park in Krabi
Coral was reportedly damaged by tour boats and tourist divers at an island in the famous Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi. The [Read More…]