Phuket, Sirinat Phuket National Park announced the temporary closure of "Leech Island" after finding large amounts of bleached coral. Sirinath National Park, Thalang District, Phuket Province, has joined with the Marine National Park Operations Center 2, Phuket Province. Conduct a survey to monitor the coral bleaching situation in the area of ??responsibility in the sea in the Sirinat National Park area. Most recently, it was found that around Koh Pling and the surrounding coral reefs which is shallow water coral There is a lot of bleaching. Due to being affected by extremely hot weather conditions and the rain stops As a result, seawater temperatures will rise. Therefore, in order to prevent damage to coral reefs. Including reducing the impact of various types of activities that may accelerate coral bleaching, Sirinath National Park would like to announce the closure of tourist attractions around Leech Island. and surrounding coral reefs temporarily From now on Until the coral bleaching situation is resol ved. and from the reporters' visits to the area This area is approximately 100 meters from Koh Pling and approximately 300 meters from the shore. This area is the lowest point of the sea. There will be villagers coming out to fish. In the said area When the sea is at its lowest. Make the coral pop out of the water Most are branch corals. And in the past, the weather in Phuket province was very hot. Causes coral to be burned by sunlight. Causes coral bleaching. It is a long way along the boundary between the sea down to the end. The villagers who make a living from fishing admit that there is indeed bleaching of coral in the area. But from personal experience, it is a normal thing that is seen every year. a lot, some a little Due to the changing weather conditions In addition, in the latter period A large amount of wastewater is released into the sea, so when the two components are mixed together, it causes coral bleaching. This year will be found more than every previous year, but when the monsoon season com es, there will be new corals emerging. Source: Thai News Agency