Divers in Koh Phangan worked together to clean up marine waste to restore the coral reefs. The initiative was organized by the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre with help from international volunteers. They collected about 150 kilogrammes of old fishing nets and other debris, which will be processed for recycling and proper disposal.
In an effort to restore the coral reefs around Koh Phangan, the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre organized a clean-up initiative in collaboration with the Phangan Sea Guardian Divers Club and international volunteers from Britain, New Zealand, Italy, and France.
The team focused on removing waste and cutting discarded fishing nets in the Thian Beach-Haad Yao area.
The operation collected about 150 kilogrammes of old fishing nets, alongside other marine debris such as rotten fishing gear and buoys.
This clean-up not only aims to protect sea turtles and coral but also to raise awareness about marine conservation among locals and tourists in Surat Thani province.
All collected waste will undergo proper processing including recycling and upcycling.