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Mangrove Trees grow along tropical Coasts and are permanent Living Area for many Sea Creatures.
Tropical Rain Forests are found along the Southern Coasts of Thailand and by today are located in protected Areas and National Parks.
Thailand's National Parks cover more than 10% of the total Country, however, Protection is often inadequate.
Khao Soke National Park lies South of the Isthmus of Kra and is easily reached within one hour's Drive from Khao Lak.
Koh Surin Marine National Park has some of the most exciting Snorkel Sites in Thailand and can be reached from Khao Lac.
Koh Similan Marine National Park is one of the World's Top Ten Dive Locations and in easy reach from Tab Lamu Pier, just 20 Minutes Drive from Khaolak.
Phang-Nga Bay National Park is sheltered by Phuket Island with more than 80 Limestone Islands rising from the shallow Waters.
The Brazilian Para Rubber Tree is today grown all over South East Asia with Thailand producing nearly Half of the World's Rubber.
5 Species of Sea Turtles live in tropical Sea Waters with some of them laying their Eggs on the Beaches of Kho Kho Khao Island during Night Time.
   
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Articles about Khao Lak:
Coral Reefs

Trunkfish

The Andaman Sea of Khaolak is evolving as a main destination for tourists travelling to Southeast Asia. The newly emerged volume of tourist arrivals together with the presence of two international airports close to Khao Lak are going to have an effect on the natural environment.

With a long coastline and a tropical climate, the Andaman Sea is blessed with coral reefs that serve as habitat and breeding grounds for an immense variety of sea life. From the air, the reefs appear around the islands in the form of beautiful, turquoise rings fading into the deep azure sea.

Clownfish

These rings, the coral reefs, provide ideal sites for scuba diving and snorkelling, from the border areas of Burma down to Malaysia. Within this area there are many famous dive spots and destinations for day-trips and liveaboards.

Many of these reefs remain in good condition and continue to display a great variety of marine life. With the growing influence of the tourist industry and increasing numbers of visitors however, many of these reefs are at risk for degradation.

Ghost Pipe Fish

Scuba diving and snorkelling by an increasing number of participants have brought about a growing awareness of the importance on conserving our coastal resources. Divers both foreign and Thai, keen to preserve the beauty of the underwater world in Khaolak and the Andaman Sea, are working to increase this awareness in the hope that this unique and beautiful environment can be kept in its current pristine shape.

If you are going on a dive trip with a dive operator in Khao Lak, ask them about their policy regarding nature conservation and if you pay attention to the normal rules of behavior for diving in a reef environment (see everything, touch nothing), you can return home with a clear conscience after having visited the natural treasures of the Andaman Sea.

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