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Koh Kham of Sattahip District in Chonburi.

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Koh Kham is a small island located south of Sattahip District, away from the coast about 9 km journey by boat takes about 45 minutes west of the island and the polyunsaturated fatty acids polyunsaturated fatty acids 3 km away from the pier takes a boat Koh Kham, about 15 minutes with the H-like shape with an area of about 61 rai are under the care of a fleet of protected land There are two beaches of Koh Kham Yai other. The beach in the north and south. Sandy beach to the north is quite detailed. Perfect for swimming and water recreation. The south is a coarse sand with gravel, rocks and debris pile full of coral beach
 
Deep into the waters of Koh Kham is found. Rich coral reefs are distributed around the island is beautiful and fertile coral reefs in the south of the reef corals in this area will be antler Coral and brain coral table. In water depths of about 3-6 meters, suitable for diving tourism. Both surface and deep water. In addition. To see the beautiful fish, including butterfly fish, stone fish by fish eggs, fish, coral and fish with the masses like fish, including yellow tail, also found other marine animals, including Giant Clam Shell hand cat sleeps with the fishes redskin Prawns and crabs of various sea urchins and sea cucumber, feather star with unique beauty. Identity of Koh Kham.
        
Highlights of the marine park, Koh Kham. Also rich in coral reefs and shallow water. Is also the first place. Thailand has been moving coral That are degraded by pollution, the island came down on the stove pot Koh Kham. To develop and build reefs. In the area deteriorated and died the better. The movement of this coral. Was carried out by troops and Navy diver volunteers. However, by obtaining cooperation from Chulalongkorn University - University of Kasetsart University and Burapha University. Which has been in operation since 2538 and so on from the evaluation. Most corals appear to continue to survive and thrive. To create reefs. To restore degraded to the same perfect condition. The last time a public school student. We are interested to visit the marine park, Koh Kham continued. The fleet of coast defense. Organized a lecture to the Board of Visitors. In order to promote knowledge and understanding of the need to conserve and develop marine environment. Kham area of coral reefs around the island. Has a total area of 83,000 square meters of coral as a separate category antler coral reef mass of 50,000 square meters with 30,000 square meters, table corals and other 3,000 square meters.
     
From initial exploration. Have good coral around 20,000 square meters, and coral damage by approximately 60,000 square meters of the damaged portion of this. Has been developing and building corals and an area 14,300 square meters, however, the best coral reefs in the area 20,000 square meters, it has been damaged to some deaths. This is because a single cell algae agency Kelly. Who live together in the coral structure and oxygen to the manufacturer. Coral death. Caused by the temperature of the water. Hotter than normal due to El Nin Yo crisis. Only coral reefs that are not affected. And is in good condition and full of about 4,000 square meters from the survey in December 2541 from Burapha University academics found that Some corals began to recover and then some. It should be so glad that These coral reefs are protected from being destroyed by humans. And return to the state becomes. Beautiful like the original.