WITH the tourists gone from Thailand’s film-set islands of Khao Phing Kan and Koh Phi Phi, the marine life has been enjoying a valuable rest from humanity’s effects.
Acres of new coral growth have been recorded and there are almost daily sightings of dolphins, blacktip reef sharks and dugongs — part of the manatee family.
Even rarely-seen whale sharks and Bryde’s whales have been making an appearance.
Sea turtles have laid a record-breaking number of hatchlings and for the first time in more than two decades, a nest of Olive Ridley turtles was spotted on Mai Khao beach.
However, the peace and quiet won’t last much longer, as the Phuket province is set to be Thailand’s first holiday…
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