{"id":1544,"date":"2026-01-08T14:59:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T07:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2026-01-10T09:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T02:45:37","slug":"invasive-corals-are-putting-phu-quoc-coral-reefs-under-threats-fighting-harmful-corals-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/en\/invasive-corals-are-putting-phu-quoc-coral-reefs-under-threats-fighting-harmful-corals-2\/","title":{"rendered":"CORAL HILL, THE PHU QUOC\u2019S SECOND LARGEST FLOWERPOT CORAL CLUSTER"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Coral Hill stands as an extensive cluster of Flowerpot coral (Goniopora) situated in South Phu Quoc Island, marking the second-largest flowerpot coral cluster of Phu Quoc documented by OnBird. Goniopora stokesi, commonly known as Flowerpot coral, features a spherical shape with elongated tentacles. This genus of colonial stony coral thrives in lagoons and murky water environments. Flowerpot corals showcase multiple daisy-like polyps that project outward from their base, each adorned with 24 stinging tentacles encircling a central mouth.<\/p>\n

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Snorkeling & diving to explore Coral Hill in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam. The second largest flowerpot coral cluster in the whole Phu Quoc<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The flowerpot coral cluster we have discovered has flourished into a substantial size, resembling a hill with its outward growth. Its estimated area spans approximately 40 to 45 square meters, considerably smaller than\u00a0the Coral Mountain<\/a>, which hosts the largest cactus coral colony in Phu Quoc. The depth range for exploring the Coral Hill is between 3 to 6 meters, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling adventures.<\/p>\n

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Flowerpot coral known as Goniopora stokesi is ball shaped with very long tentacles. Coral Hill in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Flowerpot coral known as Goniopora stokesi is ball shaped with very long tentacles. Coral Hill in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The health status of Coral Hill remains robust, with minimal damage observed on a few clusters. This site serves as a habitat for small fish schools, particularly during periods of strong ocean currents. Notably, we have witnessed an abundance of baby blue fish seeking refuge within the coral clusters, enhancing the splendor of this marine environment.<\/p>\n

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Flowerpot coral known as Goniopora stokesi is ball shaped with very long tentacles. Coral Hill in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Admiring the beauty of Coral Hill from the water\u2019s surface proves challenging. To truly appreciate its magnificence, skin diving or free diving is necessary to explore this remarkable underwater formation. The exceptional size of Coral Hill sets it apart, a rarity among coral reefs typically observed during snorkeling and diving endeavors. Flowerpot coral, predominant in this area, thrives in conditions characterized by moderate lighting and low to medium water flow.<\/p>\n

A video about flowerpot coral in recorded by the OnBird team in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/p>\n

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Read more about\u00a0Onbird\u2019s top spots for seeing corals in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam (OnBird has been building our data on coral in Phu Quoc)<\/a><\/p>\n

Join our\u00a0soft-adventure & discovery snorkeling excursion with small-group setting (8-9 Adults in Maximum)<\/a>\u00a0to explore hidden & alive coral spots in South Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/p>\n

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A GREAT DIVING SITE FOR NON-LICENSED DIVERS IN PHU QUOC<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With an optimal depth range of 3 \u2013 6m and boasting picturesque coral formations, Coral Hill stands out as a premier diving site suitable for try-dive excursions tailored to non-certified divers seeking a scuba diving experience amidst stunning coral reefs. Exploring the depths around Coral Hill and the neighboring coral colonies promises to create unforgettable memories for those without diving certification. For further details, please visit<\/p>\n

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Coral Hill stands as an extensive cluster of Flowerpot coral (Goniopora) situated in South Phu Quoc Island, marking the second-largest flowerpot coral cluster of Phu Quoc documented by OnBird. Goniopora stokesi, commonly known as Flowerpot coral, features a spherical shape with elongated tentacles. This genus of colonial stony coral thrives in lagoons and murky water…[Read More]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1548,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1544","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1544"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1544\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1625,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1544\/revisions\/1625"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/media\/1548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}