Hat Chao Mai National Park, Marine national park in Sikao, Thailand
Hat Chao Mai is a marine national park along the Andaman Sea featuring coastal areas, mangrove forests, coral reefs, and small islands scattered throughout. These different habitats create a complex ecosystem with varied wildlife and plant communities.
This coastal region became a national park in 1981 to protect marine ecosystems and create Thailand's first dugong conservation area. That designation marked a turning point in safeguarding these threatened sea mammals.
Fishing communities work the waters using methods handed down through time, shaping how people here interact with their environment daily. You will notice their presence as part of the park's living character when you visit.
The park is most easily reached through Sikao district, where main access points connect visitors to the major areas. Trails and observation platforms are set up throughout to help you explore the different habitats and coastal views.
The park holds eleven types of seagrass beds that serve as key feeding areas for Thailand's remaining dugongs. These underwater meadows are less noticed than coral reefs but play a vital role in supporting these rare sea mammals.
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