Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat, assistant dean of the Faculty of Fisheries at Kasetsart University and a marine biologist, on Monday said: “Koh Losin is in the Gulf of Thailand, and far from the coast in Pattani. The sea-water temperature is 31 degrees Celsius, which is over the limit for [and results in] coral bleaching.”“Most of the corals that are bleaching are in shallow areas. This means that sunlight has contributed to the bleaching. [The situation is] Similar to other areas in Thailand,” the biologist added. Source: Thethaiger.com

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 20, 2019 10:52 UTC