Fishing, tourism threaten Nha Trang coral recovery efforts
The rising number of people visiting and fishing in Hon Chong Beach has threatened the recovery of the beautiful coral reefs in Nha Trang City.
Local Thanh Thao said the coral reefs in Hon Chong had recovered very well during the Covid-19 pandemic when tourism was suspended. However, water sports activities in the area during the recent Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holiday caused damage to the reefs.
"The falling tide between 4-6 pm also attracted many to the coral reefs and local people to catch snails and fish," Thao said. "This is the time when the coral reefs are most damaged."
The Nha Trang Bay Management Board has asked fishermen and visitors to protect the coral reefs in Hon Chong Beach. The area has also banned boat rowing and fishing.
Hon Chong Beach is among a few sea areas in Nha Trang, with a wide variety of coral reefs and marine life.
Some 62 varieties of coral are growing across 4.80 hectares with a coverage of 32.40 percent.
The Nha Trang Bay Management Board wants to install cameras and warning signs and patrol the area's coral reefs.
Local Thanh Thao said the coral reefs in Hon Chong had recovered very well during the Covid-19 pandemic when tourism was suspended. However, water sports activities in the area during the recent Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holiday caused damage to the reefs.
"The falling tide between 4-6 pm also attracted many to the coral reefs and local people to catch snails and fish," Thao said. "This is the time when the coral reefs are most damaged."
The Nha Trang Bay Management Board has asked fishermen and visitors to protect the coral reefs in Hon Chong Beach. The area has also banned boat rowing and fishing.
Hon Chong Beach is among a few sea areas in Nha Trang, with a wide variety of coral reefs and marine life.
Some 62 varieties of coral are growing across 4.80 hectares with a coverage of 32.40 percent.
The Nha Trang Bay Management Board wants to install cameras and warning signs and patrol the area's coral reefs.
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