DMCR Tightens Dugong Safeguards Across 12 Andaman Areas in Thailand
Thailand's Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) is implementing stricter safeguards for dugongs across 12 specific areas in the Andaman Sea.
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Thailand's Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) is implementing stricter safeguards for dugongs across 12 specific areas in the Andaman Sea.

The monsoon has marked an early onset over the Nicobar Islands, Bay of Bengal, and Andaman Sea areas. The Indian Meteorological Department also predicts an early arrival in Kerala, expected around May 26th, amidst an El Nino warning.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the 2026 monsoon will arrive in the Andaman Sea on May 20, indicating a timely start to the season.
A migrant trawler capsized in the Andaman Sea, leading to the rescue of nine individuals and the charging of six people with trafficking.

A trawler carrying approximately 250 Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants bound for Malaysia reportedly capsized in the Andaman Sea. Authorities fear that all 250 people on board are missing following the incident.
A Rohingya survivor has recounted a harrowing ordeal after a tragedy in the Andaman Sea, where approximately 250 people are reported missing.


A journey through a tropical cultural realm, described as a paradise of flavors, unfolds amidst temple gold, street kitchens, and the Andaman Sea.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an early arrival of the monsoon this year, with forecasts indicating it may reach the Andaman Sea by the end of the week.

A marine scientist has warned that the Thai government's Land Bridge megaproject could jeopardize the country's bid to secure World Heritage status for the Andaman Sea.
A Rohingya survivor has recounted the ordeal of a capsized boat in the Andaman Sea, where passengers endured four days at sea before the incident, leaving approximately 250 people missing.

Details of the accident remain unclear, but a Bangladesh Coast Guard spokesperson reported that nine people, including three Rohingya refugees and six Bangladeshis, were rescued on April 9.

A boat carrying an estimated 250 Rohingya refugees capsized in the Andaman Sea, with UN agencies reporting all aboard are feared missing. This tragic incident highlights the perilous journeys undertaken by refugees seeking safety.

A Pawan Hans helicopter carrying seven people experienced a short landing and crashed into the sea near Mayabunder in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. All individuals onboard were safely rescued.

Budget cuts are reportedly hindering Thailand's navy, which is tasked with monitoring both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, potentially causing it to fall behind in maritime defense capabilities.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts the monsoon will likely begin over the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea by the weekend, with rainfall expected to be below normal at 92% of the long period average.
Individuals who departed for Malaysia in search of a better life have gone missing in the Andaman Sea.
A boat has sunk in the Andaman Sea, leaving hundreds of people missing.

A migrant boat carrying an estimated 250 people, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, has sunk in the Indian Ocean, leaving all passengers missing. Search and rescue efforts are underway following the tragic incident.
A feature article describes the unique experience of swimming with sharks in the Andaman Sea, offering insights into marine life and adventure tourism in the region.

India’s environmental court has given the go-ahead to the strategically significant Great Nicobar infrastructure project despite widespread concerns of ecological damage to the island in the Andaman Sea. The National Green Tribunal on Monday dismissed a batch of petitions objecting to the megaproject on ecologically sensitive Great Nicobar island – around 160km (100 miles) northwest of Indonesia’s Aceh province – saying “adequate safeguards” had been taken into account. The infrastructure plan...