Institute for Research and Development in Teaching Profession for ASEAN, Khonkaen University
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.
Policy and operation
Major work outcomes of Khon Kaen University
1. Nong Khai Aquarium
Nong Khai or Sirindhorn Aquarium is a unit of Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus. It was established as a center for learning and researching on Fishery and a collection of fish species in the Mekhong Region. It is the largest aquarium in the Northeast with 4848 m2 displaying area and 34 m long tunnel displaying sea fish on one storey and fresh –water fish on another. The display is naturally presented and divided in to 9 groups as follows:
Group 1: Coral Sea-Fish
Group 2: Deep Sea-Fish
Group 3: Poisonous Fish and Marine Animals
Group 4: Brackish Water-Fish
Group 5: Fish in the Mekhong River
Group 6: Exotic Fish
Group 7: Fancy Fish and Ancient Fish
Group 8: Fish with Special Breathing Organs
Group 9: Fish with Scales and Fish without Scales