Actually the vis was petty good on the Khraam last weekend. About 10m. Really nice dive. Hope it is good in Sameasan this weekend as these will be my last dives before moving to Japan.
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Research surveys mark coral recovery
Researchers at the Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) at Cape Panwa say a return to normal water temperatures appears to be helping local coral reefs recover from the bleaching effect that has done so much damage in the region this year.
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Coral reefs at Phi Phi Island have now recovered almost 50% overall, but the staghorn coral has yet to show much improvement. I think it will take about three or four years, because the damage was quite extensive, he [PMBC biologist Niphon Phongsuwan] said.
Sam,
Thanks for sharing the NPR link for "Massive Coral Die-Off Reported In Indonesia - NPR" . It does address the issue and sadly brings it close to 'home'.
I am a big NPR fan as well.