15.2.3 Maintain and extend current ecosystems’ biodiversity
Metric: Supporting land ecosystems through education
Work directly to maintain and extend existing ecosystems and their biodiversity, of both plants and animals, especially ecosystems under threat
PSUNHM Researchers Study Vulnerable Wildlife on Koh Phrathong to Support Long-Term Conservation
Researchers from the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum (PSUNHM) have launched a long-term ecological study on Koh Phrathong, a unique island on Thailand’s Andaman coast known for its rich but fragile biodiversity. The project focuses on monitoring wildlife populations and understanding ecosystem dynamics, particularly for species that are ecologically important and culturally significant to local communities. These include large herbivores, wetland birds, and seasonal aquatic plants — all of which depend on the island’s sensitive and changing habitats. The research team emphasizes that effective conservation cannot happen in isolation. It requires collaboration between scientists, local authorities, and—most importantly—the island’s resident communities, who play a vital role in protecting the resources they live alongside. Through fieldwork, knowledge exchange, and community engagement, PSUNHM aims to support a shared path toward biodiversity conservation and sustainable living.
Related links:
- Observing the life of the sambar deer — the largest wild animal on Phra Thong Island — which shares its habitat with other island wildlife and local residents. Their fate depends on how land use and resource management are handled. CLICK HERE
- Following the life of the released stork — the solitary yet not lonely bird. CLICK HERE
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