coral reefs

Update news coral reefs

The Vietnam-Russia Tropical Center informed that until now, a total of 444 different coral species have been recorded in the sea waters of Vietnam, 378 of which are hard corals. Yet there is an alarming state of degradation happening nationwide.

Phu Quoc halts scuba diving tours for coral protection

Underwater tourism activities that threaten coral reefs at Phu Quoc marine sanctuary have been suspended.

Con Dao National Park revives coral reefs

The coral reef in the Con Dao National Park is recovering following the implementation of a project since May 2018, according to the board that has been running it.

Coral population remains well protected off Cham Island

Coral reefs off Cham Island have been well conserved with an average coverage of 59.16 per cent at seven sites following an annual reef check and coral clean-up programme.

Coral saviours battle to turn the tide

Members of volunteer ocean animal rescue team SaSa can spend as long as eight hours underwater at a time replanting coral off Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang.

Beauty of coral reefs in Ninh Thuan

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.

Colourful coral reefs shine in Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc has one of the most beautiful coral reefs in Vietnam that covers 480 hectares and consists of 360 types of hard and dozens of soft corals.

Leading Vietnamese locations to view coral reefs

With the islands of Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, and Con Dao all being home to beautiful coral reefs, tourists are able to fully immerse themselves into crystal-clear water and participate in a range of fascinating scuba diving activities.

Leading Vietnamese locations to view coral reefs

With the islands of Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, and Con Dao all being home to beautiful coral reefs, tourists are able to fully immerse themselves into crystal-clear water and participate in a range of fascinating scuba diving activities.

Coral reefs head for 'knock-out punch'

 Repeat bouts of warmer seawater are posing a significant challenge to the world's tropical corals.

Vietnam makes effort to protect coral reefs

VietNamNet Bridge - Up to 25 percent of marine species reside under coral reefs, many of which have been damaged.

Vietnam sea poisoned by economic, tourism activities

VietNamNet Bridge - A conflict exists between the protection of fishery resources and the development of tourism and other business fields.

Coal power plants could endanger marine protection areas

VietNamNet Bridge - Environmentalists have urged authorities to ‘learn lessons from the Formosa incident and reconsider proposed coal thermal power projects in Vinh Tan’.

Scientists warn about danger to VN coral reefs

VietNamNet Bridge - Coral reefs, which provide a habitat for aquatic creatures, are increasingly in danger because of human exploitation activities.

China’s proposed nuclear power plant in East Sea raises concerns

VietNamNet Bridge - Scientists say It will be very difficult to ensure safety for a nuclear power plant on the sea and fix problems from radiation leaks.

VN calls for East Sea unity to tackle coral loss

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam is calling on all East Sea claimants to urgently join forces in tackling the environmental degradation offshore before it’s too late, said a deputy minister yesterday, June 9.

Tranquil life on Ly Son Island

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ly Son Island off the central province of Quang Ngai covers about 10 square kilometers and consists of Lon (big) Island, Be (small) Island and Mu Cu Islet.

Central province plans sea conservation project

 VietNamNet Bridge – 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.

Con Co Island looks to reap tourism gains from pristine looks, heroic past

 VietNamNet Bridge – At night, it looks like a floating city on a sea filled with light.This is how Le Duc, a tourist, describes Con Co Island off the central province of Quang Tri which he recently visited.

Caribbean coral reefs 'could vanish in 20 years'

 Many of the Caribbean's coral reefs could vanish in the next 20 years, according to a report published by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).