Unseen Koh Sukorn red sea fan Showing off above the surface of the water

Trang, Found a group of red sea fans or Sea Fans emerging from the water at Koh Sukon, Palian District, Trang Province, after the sea water dropped to its lowest point in 1 year. They have only been seen a few times. And it is the only red coral group in Trang Province found in shallow water. It has become a new unscene of Koh Sukorn. Tourists flock to admire the beauty and be amazed. In front of Sai Thong Beach, Village No. 2, Ko Sukon Subdistrict, Palian District, Trang Province, Mr. Natthapat Promphet, a tourism operator in the area. who was the first person to collect data and survey the Red Coral Fan or Sea Fan group in Palian District Take Thai News Agency reporters and tourists to see the beauty of red coral reefs emerging from the water. After the sea level dropped to its lowest level It is approximately 400-500 meters from the shore and is the only red coral group in Trang Province that is in shallow water. or at a depth of approximately 20-40 centimeters Interested tourists can walk around and ta ke a closer look. During the dry season every year From February to April During the waning moon period of 1-3 evenings, which is when the sea level drops to its lowest. You will find red coral reefs sticking out of the water the most. It creates a lot of excitement for tourists. until it becomes a new unscene on Koh Sukorn It was only discovered in October last year. Red coral or sea fan is a marine animal that has no backbone. Is in the same group as corals. It has feather-like tentacles that trap plankton. that floats in the water and is eaten as food Found mostly in areas with flowing currents or at depths of 3-10 meters. But during the month of March, it was found that Red coral reefs have deteriorated more than in February. This is because the sea level has dropped for a longer time than usual. Make the temperature of the hot water rise. The tops of the red sea fans began to dry up and die. because it has been out of the water for a long time But there are still new red coral reefs emerging beneath th e surface of the water. For tourists who are interested Please check the tide table. Or you can contact Mr. Natthapat Phromphet, a tourism operator at Sukorn Island, Palian District, Trang Province, call 096-5856811. Source: Thai News Agency