Ko Ran Dok Mai (DMCR Restoration]
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Coral Restoration Project
A DMCR coral gardening project with cinderblock nurseries supporting approximately 48,000 restored coral colonies.
Depth Range
3–10m
Site Type
artificial
Koh Sichang
Visibility
3–8m
26–29°C
Getting There
2 hr from Bangkok + 30 min ferry
Near Koh Sichang
18 May
19 May
20 May
21 May
22 May
23 May
24 May
Marine Life
Notable Features
- • 48,000 restored coral colonies
- • DMCR project
- • Coral nurseries on cinderblocks
- • Conservation diving
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About Ko Ran Dok Mai (DMCR Restoration]
Ko Ran Dok Mai is home to a Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR] coral restoration project. Cinderblock structures serve as nurseries for staghorn coral and disk coral (Turbinaria] transplants, with approximately 48,000 coral colonies restored. The project demonstrates Thailand's investment in marine conservation and offers a unique diving experience seeing reef restoration in action.
Tips
Interesting for conservation-minded divers. See reef restoration in progress.
Experience Required
None. Snorkeling and shallow diving.
Location
GPS: 13.1400°N, 100.8300°E