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The Marine Conservation Centre In Ao Nam Mao |
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Saturday, 10 March 2007 |
 The Thai government’s Coastal Resource Management Unit in Ao Nam Mao, about 5 km from Ao Nang on the way to the Fossil Shell Cementery in currently undergoing a major revamp.The centre breeds endangered species in large salt water lakes next to the coast, for research and conservation most fish are eventually released back into the sea in order to boost local populations. Visitors were able to see rare creatures such as leopard sharks and black tip reef sharks, as well as turtles, different species of angel and clown fish and giant groupers.
Right now, most of the saltwater lakes are empty and the station is undergoing an 8.5 Mill Baht renovation to attract more visitors in the future. The 750 metres long of walkways over the water are put on proper concrete pillers and will be roofed to allow visitors to view the species in seperated pools below. The center is to be reopened in April this year and entrance fee will be about 20,- Baht.
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; "Marine Conservation Centre in Ao Nam Mao")
