The study in the 3 – year (2006-2008) initiative project has shown that Khanom – South Sea Islands (Mu Koh Thale Tai) is rich in marine biodiversity and supports a variety of colourful fauna. A totalof 719 species of marine life have been detected. … this study has revealed the unseen variety of marine organisms that live in harmony making the Khanom – South Sea Islands one of the most valuable natural treasures in Southern Thailand.