Kep Archipelago

The Kep Archipelago is so small and scattered that many of its islands can barely be found on a map. Set in the Gulf of Thailand, this chain shelters what once was thriving coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangrove forests that supported turtles, rays, reef fish, and countless invertebrates. But heavy overfishing and illegal operations have plagued the region. While there's life rebounding, it's hard and long work being pushed forward by conservation teams.