Krabi, The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources is tracking down "white whales" found between the Phi Phi Islands and Koh Yao Yai. Krabi Province The species was determined to be an "Omura's whale," so eDNA was collected to measure its length. Study behavior and spread Ready to record pictures for identification. Today we will join with the National Park Department. Continuous exploration Warning if whales are found Don't drive your boat too close. In the next phase, prepare to name it as well. Dr. Pinsak Suraswadi, Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, said yesterday (January 6, 2024) the Upper Andaman Sea and Coastal Resources Research Center and officials of the Marine and Coastal Resources Office No. 10 led a patrol boat to track down "colored whales". Taro' that the tour boat named Happy Ours Phuket, which takes tourists out to sea, was found near Phi Phi Island on January 4, 2024, and unmanned aerial vehicle technology was also used to increase the efficiency of the survey. The whale that was completely white was found. Khun Prapakorn Limmanee, a tourist who went there, took a picture and recorded it. Officials found that it was an albino "Omura whale" in the area between the Phi Phi Islands and Yao Yai Island. Krabi Province therefore collected eDNA to measure length. study behavior and spread Ready to record pictures for identification. Today (January 7, 2024), the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, led by Dr. Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong Specialist in research on resources and environment in marine and coastal ecosystems. Marine and Coastal Resources Research and Development Institute Along with officials under the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and related agencies, they went to survey the area. Ready to lead a patrol boat and unmanned aerial vehicle technology to increase the efficiency of surveying. In addition, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Still giving the officials of the Royal Thai Navy and related agencies join in monitoring Notification to various ships that entered the area found Ask for cooperation to be more careful when driving boats, reduce speed, and set guidelines for whale watching. Using guidelines for whale watching in the Gulf of Thailand to prevent harm to the whales as well. The appearance of the whales reflects that. The marine ecosystem is rich. In the next phase, this albino "Omura's Whale" may be named, similar to the "Bryde's Whale" found in Thai waters. 'Omura's Whale' is a protected wild animal. According to the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 2019, the Omura whale is a medium-sized whale that is a screen-toothed whale. Looks like a Bryde's whale. But they differ in the number of ridges on the head. Omura's whales have one ridge, while Bryde's whales have two on their heads. Omura's whales can be found on the eastern coast of the Indian Ocean and On the western side of the Pacific Ocean in Thailand, this type of whale has been found in the area. Ranong Province Similan I slands and Surin Islands Phang Nga Province Phuket Province And stranded Omura whales can be found all along the coast of Thailand. People can report information about the coastal sea situation. Including rare marine animals can be found everywhere. Forest protection and sea conservation hotline, call 1362. Source: Thai News Agency