Open Development Thailand publishes a new page on SDG 14 – Life below water
Open Development Thailand has just published a new page on SDG 14 – Life below water
Thailand has many reasons to invest in their oceans and marine environments, having more than 3,148km of coastline which runs across 23 provinces. These marine environments are ecologically diverse and are home to about 25% of the world’s fish species.5 The country’s economy, accordingly, is closely tied to its marine environments, with coastal areas having played a major role in Thailand’s economic development. Tourism, in particular, is dependent on sustainable management of coastal areas, with tourists desiring abundant wildlife and clean beaches during their visits to the country. In addition, Thailand’s oil and gas industry, as well as its fishing and seafood industry – one of the world’s largest – are located in coastal regions.
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