Kaper Estuary - Laemson Marine National Park - Kraburi Estuary

Kaper Estuary - Laemson Marine National Park - Kraburi Estuary

Pays:
Thaïlande
Numéro du site:
1183
Superficie:
122,046.0 ha
Date d'inscription:
14-08-2002
Coordonnées:
09°36'N 98°39'E

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Kaper Estuary - Laemson Marine National Park - Kraburi Estuary. 14/08/02; Ranong Province; 122,046 ha; 09°36'N 098°39'E. Biosphere Reserve; includes National Park. The largest concentration of mangrove forest remaining in the country and said to be one of the most extensive in the Indo-Pacific region, the site also includes nypa forests, mud flats, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and seagrass beds. The fish community among Ranong mangroves, despite heavy fishing pressure, is both abundant and diverse, with more than 82 species recorded. Diverse local cultures co-exist within the site, including Buddhist, Moslem, and Chao Lae ("sea gypsy") animist communities, among quite a few others. The site itself is chiefly used for research and environmental training, with agriculture and shrimp farming practiced in the surrounding area; over-harvesting of natural forest products and an increase in shrimp ponds and other aquaculture are perceived as potential threats, whereas ecotourism provides significant activities for local communities. Ramsar site no. 1183. Most recent RIS information: 2002.
Région administrative: Ranong Province
Global international designation:
  • Réserve de biosphère de l'UNESCO
Inscription légale nationale:
  • Marine National Park - Laemson
Date de dernière publication: 14-08-2002
Fiche descriptive Ramsar (FDR)