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[CharlieH]

 

Thailand’s eastern gulf coast is facing unprecedented challenges as sea surface temperatures hit record highs during a regional heat wave. This alarming trend has caused significant coral bleaching and threatens the marine ecosystem, posing severe risks to tourism and local communities in the region.

 

Both scientists and local residents are deeply worried about the rising sea temperatures' impact on marine life. The once vibrant and colorful corals located about five meters underwater have turned white, a clear indication of coral bleaching. This phenomenon reveals that the health of the corals is deteriorating due to the elevated water temperatures.

 

Recent data shows that sea surface temperatures in the Eastern Gulf of Thailand reached 32.73 degrees Celsius (90.91 F) earlier this month. Underwater readings have been slightly warmer, with dive computers showing around 33 degrees Celsius. Marine biologist Lalita Putchim from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) expressed her concern after diving in the gulf coast: “I couldn’t find a single healthy coral. Almost all species have bleached; there’s very little that’s not affected.”

 

The Trat archipelago, encompassing over 66 islands and covering more than 28.4 square kilometers (2,841 hectares) of coral reef, has been particularly hard-hit. Lalita reported that up to 30% of the coral life in the area is experiencing bleaching, with 5% already dead. If water temperatures do not cool down, more coral will die, worsening the ecological crisis. “It’s global boiling, not just global warming,” Lalita remarked, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

 

The rising temperatures are also affecting other marine life and the livelihoods of local fishermen. Sommay Singsura, a fisherman, has seen his daily catch decrease significantly in recent years. Previously, he could make up to 10,000 baht ($275) a day, but now he sometimes returns empty-handed. “There used to be jackfish, short mackerel, and many others … But now, the situation isn’t good. The weather isn’t like what it used to be,” Sommay lamented.

 

Coral reefs serve as both a food resource and habitat for marine life, as well as natural barriers that prevent coastal erosion. Scientists warn that if coral bleaching leads to a decrease in marine life, fishermen will need to spend more to get their catch, potentially driving up selling prices. Sarawut Siriwong, dean of the Faculty of Marine Technology at Burapha University, emphasized the broader implications: “While this coral bleaching affects food security, it also puts the income stability of the community at stake.”

 

The deteriorating marine environment and the threat of heatstroke present significant challenges for Thailand’s tourism industry. Visitors who come to the eastern gulf coast for its natural beauty and marine attractions may find their plans disrupted by the extreme temperatures and declining marine health. As the situation unfolds, the need for urgent action to address climate change and its effects on Thailand’s ecosystem and economy becomes increasingly clear.

 

2024-02-28

 

[newbee2022]

17 hours ago, CharlieH said:

 

Thailand’s eastern gulf coast is facing unprecedented challenges as sea surface temperatures hit record highs during a regional heat wave. This alarming trend has caused significant coral bleaching and threatens the marine ecosystem, posing severe risks to tourism and local communities in the region.

 

Both scientists and local residents are deeply worried about the rising sea temperatures' impact on marine life. The once vibrant and colorful corals located about five meters underwater have turned white, a clear indication of coral bleaching. This phenomenon reveals that the health of the corals is deteriorating due to the elevated water temperatures.

 

Recent data shows that sea surface temperatures in the Eastern Gulf of Thailand reached 32.73 degrees Celsius (90.91 F) earlier this month. Underwater readings have been slightly warmer, with dive computers showing around 33 degrees Celsius. Marine biologist Lalita Putchim from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) expressed her concern after diving in the gulf coast: “I couldn’t find a single healthy coral. Almost all species have bleached; there’s very little that’s not affected.”

 

The Trat archipelago, encompassing over 66 islands and covering more than 28.4 square kilometers (2,841 hectares) of coral reef, has been particularly hard-hit. Lalita reported that up to 30% of the coral life in the area is experiencing bleaching, with 5% already dead. If water temperatures do not cool down, more coral will die, worsening the ecological crisis. “It’s global boiling, not just global warming,” Lalita remarked, underscoring the urgency of the situation.

 

The rising temperatures are also affecting other marine life and the livelihoods of local fishermen. Sommay Singsura, a fisherman, has seen his daily catch decrease significantly in recent years. Previously, he could make up to 10,000 baht ($275) a day, but now he sometimes returns empty-handed. “There used to be jackfish, short mackerel, and many others … But now, the situation isn’t good. The weather isn’t like what it used to be,” Sommay lamented.

 

Coral reefs serve as both a food resource and habitat for marine life, as well as natural barriers that prevent coastal erosion. Scientists warn that if coral bleaching leads to a decrease in marine life, fishermen will need to spend more to get their catch, potentially driving up selling prices. Sarawut Siriwong, dean of the Faculty of Marine Technology at Burapha University, emphasized the broader implications: “While this coral bleaching affects food security, it also puts the income stability of the community at stake.”

 

The deteriorating marine environment and the threat of heatstroke present significant challenges for Thailand’s tourism industry. Visitors who come to the eastern gulf coast for its natural beauty and marine attractions may find their plans disrupted by the extreme temperatures and declining marine health. As the situation unfolds, the need for urgent action to address climate change and its effects on Thailand’s ecosystem and economy becomes increasingly clear.

 

2024-02-28

 

Well, this will hit the southern half of the world more than the north. 

And there are still people denying climate change.

And nobody cares.🙏

[KhunLA]

Not that I take much stock in the MMCC, rising seas, but the hypocrites that do, and tell us all we are the problem, and how to reduce 'our' carbon footprint, are not going to stop traveling, or adjust their living to lower their carbon footprint. 

 

They will still continue their hypocrisy ...

... jetting internationally holiday

... use fossil fuel transport to holiday locally (jet/drive)

... renting and or using fossil fueled transportation when there

... staying at UN-Eco friendly accommodations

...  driving fossil fuel vehicles in home country in everyday life

...  not install solar

... not drive EVs

... not use E powered public trans, or an public trans

... not even do simple things like compost at home

 

They'll just talk about MMCC, GW & rising seas.   Same with all the politicians & gov't, who will impose taxes to solve the problem, but that money simply adds funds to their already failed policies & existence.

 

Change is easy, just not profitable.  Pretty obvious we all know which is more important.

[khunpeer]

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, this will hit the southern half of the world more than the north. 

And there are still people denying climate change.

And nobody cares.🙏

the northern half of the world will also be effected by hurricanes, much stronger rains, storms, floodings etc, check what's happening in BanglaDesh now!

so everyone on the whole world will be effected, not only southern half...

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, khunpeer said:

the northern half of the world will also be effected by hurricanes, much stronger rains, storms, floodings etc, check what's happening in BanglaDesh now!

so everyone on the whole world will be effected, not only southern half...

We were talking about the heat bleaching the corals. 

And the thread is about Thailand actually, not about the stuff you mentioned.

[BusNo8]

Deniers are not necessarily stating the world isn't warming, but rather mankind has much to do with it.

 

The solutions are fake and driven by politics and new industry mafia looking to subsume current energy regime.

 

All the greenies are total hypocrites which hardly helps the cause. The solutions are nothing of the sort. EV, wind and solar power all a joke.

 

No one need do anything. The plummeting birthrates will reduce environmental issues by levels of magnitude

 

It's just a jello wrestling match for money, control. Nothing to do with making our lives better. Wake up

Edited June 7 by BusNo8

[BusNo8]

I might add - Thailand has a new carbon tax coming online.

 

Will the government pay into this for habitually allowing crop burning and habitat destruction?

 

EV pay carbon tax? Source of power are carbon fueled energy plants.

 

EV not paying petrol taxes 😉