Record-high sea surface temperatures in Thailand's Eastern Gulf cause coral bleaching, impacting marine life, local fishermen livelihoods, and food security.

Record-high sea surface temperatures in Thailand's Eastern Gulf are causing significant harm to marine life, with coral reefs turning white due to coral bleaching. This deterioration of coral health is due to the increased water temperatures, which have also affected other marine life and the livelihoods of local fishermen. Marine biologist Lalita Putchim reports that 30% of coral life in the Trat archipelago is bleaching and 5% have already died. Rising temperatures are impacting not just marine life, but also the food security and income stability of local communities who rely on fishing.