Experts hail ‘golden year’ for wildlife

Photo by the Department of National Parks,

Koh Ang Thong National Park in Surat Thani.

The rare primates have been spotted more frequently as the park has been closed since early this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the easing of coral bleaching and absence of tourists due to the Covid-19 pandemic is spurring hopes of restoring years of damage to marine ecosystems, according to Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a well-known marine scientist.

Meanwhile, Jampen Pompakdee, chief of the Koh Hong marine park in Krabi, said more rare marine animals have been sighted around the islands in recent weeks as the waters have been left undisturbed by people.

Mr Jampen said the marine parks have been closed as part of a state policy to contain the transmission of the Covid-19 virus.

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced the parks will remain closed indefinitely.

Source: Experts hail ‘golden year’ for wildlife

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