Thailand shuts 12 national marine parks amid coral bleaching crisis

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BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thailand has closed 12 of its national marine parks following the discovery of widespread coral bleaching blamed on global warming.

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Patcharawat Wongsuwan rushed to Phuket to monitor the situation amid mounting concerns over bleaching of coral reef ecosystems.

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