Keyword: "coral reef"

During the travel season, Nhon Hai fishing village in Quy Nhon Dong ward, Gia Lai province, has become an attractive spot for coral diving, basket-boat trips and excursions to Hon Kho. Community-based tourism has created new livelihoods, but rising visitor numbers are also putting pressure on the marine ecosystem, requiring a balance between economic development and conservation of natural resources.

Nha Trang Bay, a crown jewel of Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa that attracts millions of visitors annually, has undergone a remarkable environmental and green transition initiative to preserve and promote its ecosystem.

Nui Chua Biosphere Reserve in the central province of Ninh Thuan is a typical ecosystem in Southeast Asia, with a natural area of 29,8 hectares. Its core area of Nui Chua National Park is the place where three natural areas of forest, sea and semi-desert converge, creating rich and diverse ecosystems.

The south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has been working hard to protect marine ecosystems through various measures.

The central province of Quang Nam has been paid due attention to the development of tourism infrastructure as the locality is looking to develop sustainable sea and island tourism products.

Corals reefs only emerge on the water surface from May to the end of July, especially on the 1st and the 15th day of lunar months when the tide is low and the coral reefs are clearly visible on the sea water surface, creating beautiful scenery.

Destructive human activities have put coral reefs, sea grass beds and many other marine species off Ly Son Island at risk in recent years, with local authorities urged to make more efforts to preserve the unique ecosystem.

Vietnam’s seas are home to about 1,100 square kilometres of coral reefs with 240 species, according to the Directorate of Fisheries.

The central province plans to create a 7,900ha sea reserve off the coast of Ly Son island and Binh Chau commune before awarding it Global Geopark status.