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A tourist at Maya Bay as Thailand reopens its world-famous beach following a closure to allow its ecosystem to recover from the impact of overtourism. Reuters
This partially underwater shot shows the clear waters at the beach of Maya Bay in Thailand. Reuters
A Thai wildlife department officer wearing a face mask stands guard as tourists visit Maya Bay.
Maya Bay is famous as the destination in 'The Beach', the Danny Boyle-directed film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Reuters
Blacktip sharks swimming in the shallow waters of Maya Bay on Thailand's Phi Phi Leh island, off the Andaman coast. AFP
Tourists can once again visit Maya Bay in Krabi, Thailand. Reuters
Sharks have returned to the island and coral reefs are now protected. AFP
Officials from Thailand's Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation visit Maya Bay ahead of its reopening. AFP; Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Thailand