Marine Scientist Aquatic Resources Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University surveyed the situation of crude oil leaking into the sea at Chonburi. There is no effect at this time. But must follow closely It may take years to see the effects. There is a research showing that coral reefs are sterile.
from the oil spill incident in Chonburi Province Aquatic Resources Research Institute in collaboration with the Department of Marine Science Faculty of Science and academic service center Chulalongkorn University went out for a preliminary survey and found that no obvious impact had occurred The oil slick has been almost completely eliminated. In the past two times in Rayong, it was found that the impact may not be seen immediately. But organisms may take time to manifest their later effects.
Prof. Dr. Suchana Chavanit, Deputy Director Aquatic Resources Research Institute and academic service center Chulalongkorn University commented from past studies And in the past laboratory, it was found that oil or oil stains, including oil dispersants, can make corals sterile. Corals are unable to release gametes, eggs and sperm. or although corals can release germ cells, eggs and sperm But oil stains and degreasers will cause the released germ cells to have an abnormal shape making it impossible to fertilize each other This creates a situation known as temporary barren corals. however If the environment returns to normal Most corals can be restored, but not 100%, so it is essential to closely monitor the mid- and long-term impacts on marine life. which monitoring this effect Advanced technology is needed to look at the internal physiology of marine animals.
Wanop Wiyakan, Director of Aquatic Resources Research Institute Chulalongkorn University and a lecturer at the Department of Marine Science The Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, revealed that Chulalongkorn University has a marine animal research station located on Koh Si Chang. And there is research on coral planting at Bat Island. Therefore, close monitoring is required to determine how this oil spill will affect the marine ecosystem in that area. Because both Koh Bat and Koh Si Chang are only about 1-2 kilometers away from the area where the oil spilled. The team of researchers from Chulalongkorn University Sampling and detailed surveys are being carried out, using the Chula Research Ship to collect seawater and soil samples. around oil slick To see the effects of oil spills and dispersants (Oil Spil Dispersant) to living things and the surrounding environment. and will be used for in-depth research and applied metagenomic genetic sequencing (DNA) technology Studies like this can reveal the intrinsic effects of marine animals. including various fish In those areas, the Chulalongkorn team also plans to study the effects of long-term oil spills as well. There will be periodically going down to collect samples for study.
This event are similar to events that have already happened In July 2013 and in January 2022 at Rayong, Chulalongkorn University has assessed the leakage of crude oil into the environment by studying the amount of heavy metals. Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Economic Aquaculture Effects of oils and dispersants on marine life and the accumulation and transmission of petroleum hydrocarbons in the seafood chain. by this time The research team will continue to monitor the impact on marine animals and the environment. To present to stakeholders to come together to prevent and solve problems in the long term. To preserve our marine environment as much as possible
Source: Thai News Agency