104 Rare Marine Animals Found in Trang Sea Survey

Thairath•Society•38m ago

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A survey by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources in Trang Province found 104 rare marine animals in healthy condition.

•The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources surveyed 729 square kilometers in Trang Province on November 13, 2026.
•A total of 104 rare marine animals from 3 species were identified, including 56 humpback dolphins, 28 dugongs, and 20 green sea turtles.
•The survey discovered 6 mother-calf pairs of humpback dolphins and 3 mother-calf pairs of dugongs.
•Marine animals were observed to be in healthy condition with natural behaviors and no signs of injury from fishing gear or marine debris.

•On November 13, 2026, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources posted survey results on Facebook.
•Officials from the Lower Andaman Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center surveyed 729 square kilometers including Ko Libong, Hat Samran, Ao Tasae, Ko Sukon, Ko Lao Liang, Ko Phetra, and nearby islands in Trang Province.
•The survey utilized boat-based Line Transect technology combined with drones to track and assess marine animal status.
•The survey recorded 104 rare marine animals: 56 humpback dolphins (including 6 mother-calf pairs), 28 dugongs (including 3 mother-calf pairs), and 20 green sea turtles.
•The observed marine animals were in overall healthy condition, exhibiting natural behaviors such as swimming, feeding, and mating.
•The discovery of mother-calf pairs of humpback dolphins and dugongs reflects the reproduction of marine animals and the fertility of the coastal ecosystem and seagrass beds.
•The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources will use photos of the humpback dolphins and dugongs for Photo-ID to study population numbers and long-term changes.

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Department of Marine and Coastal Resources(กรมทรัพยากรทางทะเลและชายฝั่ง)

The agency that conducted the marine animal survey and reported the findings via Facebook.

Lower Andaman Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center(ศูนย์วิจัยทรัพยากรทางทะเลและชายฝั่งทะเลอันดามันตอนล่าง)

The specific center whose officials carried out the field survey and health assessments of rare marine animals.

Trang Province(จังหวัดตรัง)ℹ️

The location where the marine survey was conducted.

Ko Libong(เกาะลิบง)ℹ️

A survey area in Trang Province where humpback dolphins were found.

Hat Samran(หาดสำราญ)

One of the areas surveyed by the Lower Andaman Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center.

Ao Tasae(อ่าวตะเสะ)

One of the areas surveyed by the Lower Andaman Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center.

Ko Sukon(เกาะสุกร)ℹ️

A survey area where humpback dolphins were observed.

Ko Lao Liang(เกาะเหลาเหลียง)

A survey area where humpback dolphins were observed.

Ko Phetra(เกาะเภตรา)

One of the areas surveyed by the Lower Andaman Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center.

Laem Chu Hoy(แหลมจูโหย)

The area where all 28 dugongs and 10 green sea turtles were found.

Trang River Mouth(ปากแม่น้ำตรัง)

A location where humpback dolphins were observed.

Pak Khlong Wa - Saphan Chang(ปากคลองหว้า–สะพานช้าง)

A location where 10 green sea turtles were observed.