Northern Mergui Archipelago

The northern islands of the Mergui Archipelago lie close to the rugged Tenasserim coast, separated by narrow channels and sheltered inlets. Forested shores provide resources alongside the fish and shellfish of the surrounding sea. The Moken have travelled through the archipelago by boat, using its islands and waters for gathering and fishing. When the southwest monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas, sheltered bays offer refuge from the open Andaman Sea.