Myeik archipelago
As Myeik archipelago in Taninthayi Region has a large area of coral reefs, extension of aqua tourism and promotion of ecosystem maintenance should go hand in hand there, noted Hotels and Tourism Department.
“Beginning 1 April this year, we started conducting coral reef restoration and conservation at the archipelago formed with over 800 islands”, said one of the companies applied for doing hotel and tourism business in the area.
The archipelago is accommodating over 518 species of coral reefs some of which are very rare that they be found only in this area. At the time when some of the countries are facing depletion of coral reefs, most of the Myeik archipelago is still untouched. As coral reefs in Thailand are deteriorating, more and more divers are flocking to Myeik archipelago. “But we too need long-term conservation projects as there are some destruction caused by human activities; especially blast fishing in the area is damaging the age-old coral reefs”, pointed out some of the Kawthoung-based
tour operators. “As we have already began the conservation projects this year, we can have a favorable ecosystem where coral reefs are flourishing in the long run”, predicted the experts, adding, “Coral regeneration normally takes longer than other species.” “Tourists enjoy visiting Myeik archipelago very much because of its large variety of coral species and the flourishing of deep water coral reefs even in its shallow waters, explained the locals.
Although, the archipelago has over 800 islands, only 22 are allowed for foreign visitors. And 16 islands are included in the restricted areas. Islands where foreign guests can visit are Sular Nge, Sular Gyi, Langan- kyun, Makyon-galet, Myauktaw- win, Lanpi, Kyun-zilar, Nyaungwee, Taung-taw-win, 115, Myauk-ni, Hlaing-gu, Nanat-thee, Shwe-kyunnge, Thuye-gaung-kyun, Sagain (Big Ox), Minhla, Tha-htay-kyun, Auk-ni, Myin-kwa-kyun, Salet-galet, and Betel Nut.
The biggest island in the archipelago is Bayin-kyun (King Island) whose surface area is over 44,000 hectares. Most of the islands and islets in the area are rock formations that come out of water.
Some of the islands are formed with hundreds of meters of limestone. As these land masses in the coastal sea can become a main tourist place of Myanmar, long-term conservation projects are being adopted and implemented in Taninthayi Region.
According to the survey of National Geographic Traveler, Myeik archipelago stands at the 11th place in the Best Trips 2015. It is also an emerging tourist destination whose popularity is ever growing worldwide. Currently, work is underway to restore and conserve the coral reefs that are included in the main attractions of Myeik archipelago. Authorities are lending a helping hand in ending blast fishing the major factor destroying the invaluable coral reefs of the area.
The workshops in Kawthoung largely focused on protection and conservation of coral reefs, reformation of garbage management system on the islands, and development of responsible tourism in the area for the benefit of both the leisure industry and the locals. As tourists who normally would be staying in Pukhet are coming to Myeik archipelago en masse for greater adventures, we with the aim of turning this area into a regular haven for foreigner vacations should create an environ that is clean, picturesque, unsoiled and also wonderful. (447)
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As Myeik archipelago in Taninthayi Region has a large area of coral reefs, extension of aqua tourism and promotion of ecosystem maintenance should go hand in hand there, noted Hotels and Tourism Department.
“Beginning 1 April this year, we started conducting coral reef restoration and conservation at the archipelago formed with over 800 islands”, said one of the companies applied for doing hotel and tourism business in the area.
The archipelago is accommodating over 518 species of coral reefs some of which are very rare that they be found only in this area. At the time when some of the countries are facing depletion of coral reefs, most of the Myeik archipelago is still untouched. As coral reefs in Thailand are deteriorating, more and more divers are flocking to Myeik archipelago. “But we too need long-term conservation projects as there are some destruction caused by human activities; especially blast fishing in the area is damaging the age-old coral reefs”, pointed out some of the Kawthoung-based
tour operators. “As we have already began the conservation projects this year, we can have a favorable ecosystem where coral reefs are flourishing in the long run”, predicted the experts, adding, “Coral regeneration normally takes longer than other species.” “Tourists enjoy visiting Myeik archipelago very much because of its large variety of coral species and the flourishing of deep water coral reefs even in its shallow waters, explained the locals.
Although, the archipelago has over 800 islands, only 22 are allowed for foreign visitors. And 16 islands are included in the restricted areas. Islands where foreign guests can visit are Sular Nge, Sular Gyi, Langan- kyun, Makyon-galet, Myauktaw- win, Lanpi, Kyun-zilar, Nyaungwee, Taung-taw-win, 115, Myauk-ni, Hlaing-gu, Nanat-thee, Shwe-kyunnge, Thuye-gaung-kyun, Sagain (Big Ox), Minhla, Tha-htay-kyun, Auk-ni, Myin-kwa-kyun, Salet-galet, and Betel Nut.
The biggest island in the archipelago is Bayin-kyun (King Island) whose surface area is over 44,000 hectares. Most of the islands and islets in the area are rock formations that come out of water.
Some of the islands are formed with hundreds of meters of limestone. As these land masses in the coastal sea can become a main tourist place of Myanmar, long-term conservation projects are being adopted and implemented in Taninthayi Region.
According to the survey of National Geographic Traveler, Myeik archipelago stands at the 11th place in the Best Trips 2015. It is also an emerging tourist destination whose popularity is ever growing worldwide. Currently, work is underway to restore and conserve the coral reefs that are included in the main attractions of Myeik archipelago. Authorities are lending a helping hand in ending blast fishing the major factor destroying the invaluable coral reefs of the area.
The workshops in Kawthoung largely focused on protection and conservation of coral reefs, reformation of garbage management system on the islands, and development of responsible tourism in the area for the benefit of both the leisure industry and the locals. As tourists who normally would be staying in Pukhet are coming to Myeik archipelago en masse for greater adventures, we with the aim of turning this area into a regular haven for foreigner vacations should create an environ that is clean, picturesque, unsoiled and also wonderful. (447)
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