Covid-19 hurts Thai tourism, but brings back dugongs
This photo released by Thailand’s National Marine Park Operation Centre shows a herd of dugongs swimming in the clear waters off Libong Island today. The slowdown in tourist traffic due to Covid-19 has brought a wildlife revival along the country’s shorelines and waterways. – AFP pic, April 22, 2020.
MESMERISING aerial images today showed a herd of more than 30 dugongs drifting serenely off the coast of a Thai island. The country’s tourism industry has taken a battering due to Covid-19, putting millions out of jobs after the pandemic paralysed global travel. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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