Corals bleaching off Pattani coast
Corals at Koh Losin, off the coast of Pattani in the Gulf of Thailand, have started to bleach and are reported to be in a “critical condition”.
Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat, assistant dean of the Faculty of Fisheries at Kasetsart University and a marine biologist, on Monday said: “Koh Losin is in the Gulf of Thailand, and far from the coast in Pattani.
The sea-water temperature is 31 degrees Celsius, which is over the limit for [and results in] coral bleaching.”
“Most of the corals that are bleaching are in shallow areas. This means that sunlight has contributed to the bleaching. Deeper-water temperatures are colder. [The situation is] Similar to other areas in Thailand,” the biologist added.
Source: Thethaiger.com
