The Nha Trang Institute ofOceanography has signed a contract with Khanh Hoa provincialauthorities to conduct research on reviving coral reef ecosystem for thepurpose of marine eco-tourism.
Accordingly, from 2014-2016, scientists will zone up areas offshore where coral reef biological systems can be restored.
In addition, the institute will revive the coral reef biologicalsystems in two areas to serve as a model for this work in the future.
Earlier, the institute conducted a research project on coastalcoral reef ecosystems in the central province for sustainable managementand use of the chosen areas.
The waters offshore Khanh Hoaprovince is home to a number of locations where natural coral reefsexist, including Van Phong, Nha Trang and Cam Ranh bays.
However, illegal activities such as fishing using explosives andexploiting coral reefs for decoration purposes or for making limestonehave severely damaged or even destroyed some coral reefs.
Since2001, Khanh Hoa has set up a pilot marine conservation area in Ran Traoof Van Phong Bay and then another at Hon Mun to gradually restore themarine ecosystem in general and coral reefs in particular.
Manydomestic and foreign tourists have chosen the province to visit for itsbeautiful coral reefs, besides the famous beaches.-VNA
Accordingly, from 2014-2016, scientists will zone up areas offshore where coral reef biological systems can be restored.
In addition, the institute will revive the coral reef biologicalsystems in two areas to serve as a model for this work in the future.
Earlier, the institute conducted a research project on coastalcoral reef ecosystems in the central province for sustainable managementand use of the chosen areas.
The waters offshore Khanh Hoaprovince is home to a number of locations where natural coral reefsexist, including Van Phong, Nha Trang and Cam Ranh bays.
However, illegal activities such as fishing using explosives andexploiting coral reefs for decoration purposes or for making limestonehave severely damaged or even destroyed some coral reefs.
Since2001, Khanh Hoa has set up a pilot marine conservation area in Ran Traoof Van Phong Bay and then another at Hon Mun to gradually restore themarine ecosystem in general and coral reefs in particular.
Manydomestic and foreign tourists have chosen the province to visit for itsbeautiful coral reefs, besides the famous beaches.-VNA