Hat Chao Mai
Thailand, Trang
About Hat Chao Mai
Hat Chao Mai National Park is a marine national park on the Andaman coast of Trang Province, in Sikao and Kantang districts. It covers about 231 km² and was established in 1981[1].
Wildlife Ecosystems
The park supports a significant population of large green-pigeons, which led BirdLife International to designate it an Important Bird Area[1]. Its seagrass meadows are habitat for dugongs, which are seen around Ko Libong and Ko Muk.
Flora Ecosystems
The park combines beach, mangrove forest, seagrass beds and offshore islands, and holds coral reefs[1].
Geology
The coast is a low sandy shoreline with estuaries, mudflats and limestone islands offshore.
Climate And Weather
The Andaman coast has a tropical monsoon climate with a rainy season from about May to October.
Human History
The park lies off the coast of Trang Province, in Sikao and Kantang districts.
Park History
The park was established in 1981 and is run by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation as an IUCN Category II area[1].
Major Trails And Attractions
The park is known for its beaches, mangroves, seagrass beds and islands such as Ko Muk and Ko Kradan along the Trang coast[1].
Visitor Facilities And Travel
The park is about 20 km from the town of Sikao in Trang Province, and it received 83,023 visitors in 2019[1].
Conservation And Sustainability
Hat Chao Mai was designated a Ramsar site on 14 August 2002 as part of "Had Chao Mai Marine National Park - Ta Libong Island Non-Hunting Area - Trang River Estuaries"[1].
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