Việt Nam News

As tourists return to Hòn Yến national scenic spot, their actions are also damaging the coral reefs

Saving coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay Marine Protected Area from massive bleaching is a priority that requires a long-term, scientific and sustainable strategy, scientists and oceanographers have said.

Việt Nam has succeeded in developing its sea and island tourism with attractive tourism products, leading to a rise in both domestic and international visitors. However, the rapid growth of the industry requires planning to ensure sustainable development in the future. 

A host of activities are scheduled during the Vietnam Sea and Island Week, starting from June 1

Isolated from the mainland, the Côn Đảo islands are one of the best places to visit in Việt Nam.

Sunny, windy Ninh Thuận has come into reckoning as a renewable energy hub, but the surprisingly diverse province has much more to offer. Bồ Xuân Hiệp explains.

Côn Đảo Island, off the coast of southern province Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu, are set to become a world-class site for marine, cultural, historical and spiritual tourism, according to a revised plan for Côn Đảo development by 2045 newly approved by Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành.

The coral ecosystem of Hạ Long Bay suffers from strong human impacts such as water transportation, tourism, fishing, mineral exploitation, wastewater, etc. Quảng Ninh is working hard to protect its coral reef ecosystems.

Over the years, the large amount of boats carrying both tourists and fishermen has taken its toll on the coral reefs below the surface.

Ninh Thuận Province's People's Committee has reopened tourism to domestic travellers as part of a plan on tourism activities and prevention and control of COVID-19.

The southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu plans to establish 17 eco-tourism areas under a tourism development project at Côn Đảo National Park until 2030.

Quy Nhơn, a coastal city in Bình Định Province, is the land of blue sea, white sand and golden sunshine. It is known as one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Asia. Among the famous tourist destinations such as Kỳ Co, Hòn Khô, Cù Lao Xanh, there is Đề Gi – Vũng Bồi.

Although earning Geographical Indication (GI) status, organic garlic and purple onion farms occupy less than one per cent of the islands’ total 330ha of farmland.