Popular Post snoop1130 Posted January 18 Popular Post Share Posted January 18 A joint operation by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources and volunteer divers has successfully removed a massive 338kg ghost net entangling a coral reef near Rin Island in Chonburi’s Sattahip district. The mission, conducted on January 17th, aimed to restore the ecosystem and protect marine life. Driven by reports from concerned divers, the department mobilized seven diving teams to tackle the issue. In an underwater survey, they discovered a 70-meter long, 10-meter wide net spanning an area of over 700 square meters. The teams meticulously cut the net into smaller pieces before carefully lifting it to the surface to minimize damage to the surrounding coral. However, the extensive net had already inflicted damage on roughly 70 square meters of the reef, causing coral bleaching and white patching. Additionally, sea flowers and ground animals were found entangled and suffocated within the net. Recognizing the urgency, the team immediately initiated a restoration plan. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full story: The Pattaya News 2024-01-18 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 i hope they used sharp knives, whenever i see videos of rescues needing cutting they always pull out a blunt knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokningar Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Nothing in the report about how such a large net got spread out there to begin with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: a massive 338kg ghost net How does one net a ghost? 'The teams meticulously cut the net into smaller pieces before carefully lifting it to the surface' - where each piece was carefully weighed to reach the 338kg weight above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 3 hours ago, thesetat said: Nothing in the report about how such a large net got spread out there to begin with. Indeed. Bearing in mind that if you touch coral or feed an endangered fish as a foreign tourist, there's hell to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 3 hours ago, thesetat said: Nothing in the report about how such a large net got spread out there to begin with. Many fishing boats loose their nets every day, one not so long ago got caught in a KC ferry propeller, in choppy seas causing passengers to be off loaded by the RTN leaving behind vehicles on board, only then was it towed back to shore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrnuno41 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Sadly too late, maybe a marine section which should check frequently for this? Wonder how long this was in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 An off topic post contravening our Community Standards has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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