Lessons learned from the impacts of intensive tourism on coral reefs at Ko Tachai, the Andaman Sea
Abstract
Ko Tachai, Mu Ko Similan National Park, are among the most intensive tourism islands in the Andaman Sea where the number of tourists exceeded the carrying capacity of the island. The aim of this study is to assess tourist... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Juthamart Putthayakool (Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Huamark, Bangkok)
- Thamasak Yeemin (Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Huamark, Bangkok)
- Prarop Plangngan (Phuket Marine National Parks and Protected Areas Innovation Center, Department of National Parks Wildlife and Conservation, Phuket Province, Thailand.)
- Makamas Sutthacheep (Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Huamark, Bangkok)
- Watchara Samsuvan (Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Huamark, Bangkok)
- Sittiporn Pengsakun (Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Huamark, Bangkok)
- Monthaphat Thummasan (Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Huamark, Bangkok)
- Kanwara Sangmanee (Marine Biodiversity Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Huamark, Bangkok)
Topic Areas
Topics: Marine policy , Topics: Effective marine conservation planning , Topics: Marine tourism
Session
PS-1 » Poster Session (18:30 - Wednesday, 27th June, Ranyai Ballroom)
