Fishermen in last-ditch bid to save Krabi’s rich marine life
Chainarong disclosed that he recorded 191 types of fish, 86 types of shellfish, 28 types of crab, 22 types of shrimp, and seven types of squid in the area. The plentifulness of these aquatic animals is closely associated with the presence of the pristine mangrove forest, the seagrass field, and the coral reef ecosystems in the area, the research concluded.
Jittra said
“If the coal-fired power plant operates, there will be coal-transporting barges passing by several times a day and it will cause severe impacts on the marine ecology because of the turbidity generated from large ship,”