Ban Nai Thung Community, Tha Sala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Blue crab banks have been established in both coastal sheds and cages. There are more than 20 members of the group and 50 people participate in the activity and donate blue crabs. There are about 3,000 blue crab mothers per year. Organize other conservation activities in the area, make fish houses and not use fishery tools that destroy the ecosystem. with the release of blue crabs regularly as well as public relations activities to release blue crabs To raise awareness of the ecosystem By releasing baby blue crabs at appropriate times and at an appropriate area about 1 kilometer away from the coast, knowledge transfer activities are held regularly. The difference in income from the sale of mother crab to be used to manage projects and provide scholarships for youth in the community
Success from the restoration of blue crab resources and ecosystems Increase the amount of harvest and create a better ecosystem for the coast of Tha Sala District. until it has been dubbed “Golden Bay” from statistical data collected by Walailak University. It was found that the number of aquatic animals, especially blue crabs, increased from less than 10 kg/trip to 15-30 kg/trip, resulting in fishermen earning no less than 15,000 – 20,000 baht/person. Surveys of coastal marine species reveal more than 200 marine species, representing a complex ecosystem with high marine species diversity. People who are not engaged in fishing Able to do occupations following the revival of blue crabs, such as tying crabs, sheep meat, cleaning nets. Which generates income for the community as a whole, various agencies, especially the private sector, wish to work in the area to create ongoing activities that create a circular economy in the area. And fishermen have access to more opportunities to build a career from blue crab banking such as creative tourism. Local food shops, etc. Awards and reputation of the model community. Expanding the effect of circular economy in the community
