staff collected millions of mysterious insect samples. floating dead on the beach in Rayong Sent to the research center, what kind of insect is it? As for the beaches in Phuket, there are still oil slicks, even less.
Officers from Rayong Marine Resources Conservation Center Inspected the area of Laem Charoen Beach, Pak Nam Sub-district, Mueang District, Rayong Province after news of millions of insects found. was washed ashore along the beach, a distance of more than 3 kilometers, from Laem Charoen Beach to Saeng Chan Beach Insect samples were collected and sent to the research center. There were villagers and employees of Rayong City Municipality. to clean up the insects from the beach area
Mr. Pathompong Padsorn, Director of Marine Resources Conservation, Rayong Province, said that initially the staff had collected the insect samples and sent them to the Department of Resources's research center for re-examination. in order to know exactly what kind of insect it is And how will it affect the coastal or beach ecosystem? Is this event natural or not? There must be inquiries and inspections from people who know about insects again.
Rayong Municipality Officers have been sent to collect insect samples for examination to the Rayong Provincial Public Health Office. That these insects are poisonous insects or not. to prevent harm to tourists who swim in the sea along the beach
The various beach areas. of Phuket especially the west coast There was also an oil stain. and the bitumen was washed aground by the waves on the beach Including debris contaminated with oil slick Mr. Sorasak Rananan, head of Sirinat National Park, said that there are still oil slicks that have been washed into the shore by waves. But the amount is not as large as in the early days, about 30-40% lower. As for the storage, the big problem is the rain that falls periodically. making storage difficult Including during high tide, but the park does not spare efforts continue to store together with various agencies and volunteering on the beach At least 2 times a day
Mr. Suthep Chuela-Ong, director of the Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center in the Upper Andaman Sea, said that during August 4-9, sea turtles were found affected. Out of all 14 oil slicks, 13 live sea turtles, the characteristics found are similar, that is, the oil slick covers the entire body on the outside. including in the oral cavity There are weak conditions or different conditions of dryness. After receiving the handover, the staff will do a physical examination. and radiography to assess abnormalities of internal organs Observe food intake and excretion and preliminary treatment is given. In addition, one carcass was also found, a juvenile grass turtle. There is natural food in the stomach. There is oil stains contaminated in the stomach and small intestine.–Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency