Marine Biologists Concerned Over Dying Reefs At Koh Lanta

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Marine biologists concerned over dying reefs at Koh Lanta

Plankton boom blamed for losses

By Apinya Wipatayotin

Marine biologists have played down concerns of severe degradation of soft coral reefs at famous diving sites in Krabi's Koh Lanta, saying the coral might recover naturally within two years. The massive death of soft, multi-coloured coral reefs at Hin Muang and Hin Daeng diving sites earlier this month worried marine biologists and divers as the sites were one of the country's most famous for diving, thanks to the healthy condition of the reefs and abundant marine life.

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