Known for its palm-peppered islands and beaches with crystalline waters, Thailand is strengthening its bid to conserve the environment and its vulnerable coral reefs.
Bleaching crisis —
Known for its palm-peppered islands and beaches with crystalline waters, Thailand is strengthening its bid to conserve the environment and its vulnerable coral reefs.
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El Niño, characterized by above-average ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, has played a part in the bleaching phenomenon, according to the Marine National Park Division.
Warming waters —
El Niño, characterized by above-average ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, has played a part in the bleaching phenomenon, according to the Marine National Park Division.
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The MNPD has asked divers to help gather data or underwater photos for analysis.
True scale of bleaching unknown —
The MNPD has asked divers to help gather data or underwater photos for analysis.
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Coral reefs are vulnerable to bleaching if water temperatures go and stay above 30.5 degrees Celsius, MNPD's director said.
Dying corals —
Coral reefs are vulnerable to bleaching if water temperatures go and stay above 30.5 degrees Celsius, MNPD's director said.
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The Department of National Parks is considering shutting down more islands and popular tourist attractions, including Phi Phi.
Tourism versus the environment —
The Department of National Parks is considering shutting down more islands and popular tourist attractions, including Phi Phi.
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