Author: Kittipong Bunlear

Sustainability and Stewardship Walailak University (WU) has made significant plans to minimize the alteration of aquatic ecosystems, and foster sustainable fisheries management, particularly focusing on the blue swimming crab population in Ban Don Bay, which is the related aquatic ecosystem of the campus. In 2023, Asst. Prof. Dr. Amonsak Sawusdee, a prominent figure in WU’s School of Science and a member of the National Scientific and Technical Committee, played a central role in developing and advising sustainable fishery policies and plans. Dr. Sawusdee’s contributions include his active involvement in research and policy development under the Thai Fishery Improvement Project (FIP), which aligns closely with the university’s broader efforts to combat overfishing and mitigate the environmental impacts of unsustainable practices in Thai waters.In addition to national-level initiatives, WU has collaborated extensively…

Sustainability and Stewardship In 2023, Walailak University continued to collaborate with the Fisheries Office of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, the Association of Thai Fisherfolk Federation, the National Research Council of Thailand, and the Agricultural Research Development Agency (Public Organization) to conduct educational outreach activities at both local and national levels. These efforts aimed to raise awareness about overfishing, illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, and harmful fishing practices affecting blue swimming crabs. The activities targeted fishermen, local and national government officials, youth, NGOs, and the general public in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani, fostering a broad understanding of sustainable fishing practices and marine conservation. The educational outreach activities followed international fishing standards under the Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) and aimed to educate communities on sustainable catch sizes and the ecological…

Outreach and Engagement Walailak University is committed to the conservation and sustainable utilization of aquatic resources, providing direct support through actions in maintaining ecosystems in rivers, lakes and seas and covering efforts to protect oceans, rivers, and marine resources. Through collaborations with local communities, government agencies, private sectors, and non-profit organizations, the university organizes and supports various events aimed promote conservation and sustainable utilization of oceans, fresh water and marine resources. The events such as building artificial fish habitats, repairing living weirs, and releasing juvenile blue crabs into the sea not only strengthen local ecosystems but also provide lasting benefits to communities. These events serve as platforms for education, community engagement, and hands-on action, emphasizing the importance of conserving natural resources for future generations while supporting the economic stability of local communities. 1.…