It's been 21 years ago since there had been recorded Hawksbill Turtle nesting on Koh Samui! In April 2012 one of the Silavadee Resorts beach staff, Khun Nong, discovered turtle tracks on the resorts secret beach and within two days a nest was located. The General Manager of the resort, Mr. Conor O'Leary coordinated with the Fisheries Department of Surat Thani province and 87 eggs were collected to incubate at Samui Aquarium. This turned out to be a nest of Green Turtles. This is an endangered species in the Gulf of Thailand and around the world.

Makro Thailand offering shark fin soup

As already posted on my dive blog in December 2009, Makro Thailand is offering shark fin soup and products for sale.

With the Chinese New Year starting this 29th January 2012, they now have a special offer on sale in which you can get 19.-THB discount on a shark fin soup.

For his running and fundraising efforts earlier this year, PADI Course Director Camille Lemmens has received a certificate stating that he raised 725,-AUD during the Phuket Lagoon half marathon, 12th June 2011

My thanks goes out to Project AWARE for giving me the opportunity to raise funds and to all who've donated my cause.