{"id":59484,"date":"2025-09-30T17:04:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/?p=59484"},"modified":"2025-09-30T17:04:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:04:11","slug":"onbird-reports-encouraging-outcomes-from-phu-quoc-coral-nursery-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/onbird-reports-encouraging-outcomes-from-phu-quoc-coral-nursery-2\/","title":{"rendered":"OnBird Reports Encouraging Outcomes from Phu Quoc Coral Nursery."},"content":{"rendered":"

The coral reef is often dubbed the “rainforest of the sea”\u2014it serves as the bedrock of ocean life, offering shelter and foraging grounds for thousands of marine species. However, in many areas, including <\/span>Phu Quoc<\/b>, coral reefs are facing severe degradation due to climate change, bleaching events, and irresponsible human activities such as exploitation and tourism. Therefore, their restoration and conservation have become more critical than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n

To proactively address this challenge, <\/span>OnBird Phu Quoc<\/b> has collaborated with marine biologists to launch a <\/span>Coral Nursery Project<\/b> in the South of the island, starting in May 2025. This article aims to release the findings from the periodic four-month inspection (May \u2013 September 2025), which show encouraging positive signs, and to announce the project’s imminent expansion plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>I. Decoding the Technology: A Sustainable, Natural Coral Nursery Model<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The coral nursery project, spearheaded by OnBird and marine biologists, is designed to regenerate the stock of critical coral groups that are severely degraded. Once mature, the corals from the nursery will be fragmented and transplanted back into the deteriorated reef areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>A. Origin and Selection Criteria for Cultured Corals<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

The coral source for the nursery is selectively and carefully collected from the natural environment. Our team prioritizes the propagation of important <\/span>reef-builder<\/b> species that are either broken or under threat in the wild.<\/span><\/p>\n

To ensure rapid and effective restoration, the selection criteria for cultured corals are stringent. Scientists will prioritize species with high vitality and fast growth rates, such as <\/span>table corals<\/b> or <\/span>staghorn corals<\/b>, so they can quickly reach the required size for transplanting back into natural reefs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marine scientists prioritize the selection of key reef-builder corals, such as <\/span>table corals<\/b> or <\/span>staghorn corals<\/b>,<\/span> for propagation.<\/p><\/div>\n

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<\/span>B. Structure and Cultivation Method<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

The nursery is established in a meticulously surveyed, secluded underwater area to minimize external impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Platform Design:<\/b> The nursery structure is a robust combination of submerged rock blocks at the base and a stainless-steel frame, ensuring stability against strong currents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

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    • Suspension System:<\/b> A distinctive feature of this model is the use of anchor lines connected to small buoys, forming a roof-like structure. The coral fragments are then tied to these lines. OnBird and the biologists use a <\/span>micro-fragmentation<\/b> technique on both the suspended line substrate and a hard substrate on the sandy seabed, at a depth of 3\u20134m, to optimize coral growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

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      • Micro-fragmentation Method:<\/b> Corals are fragmented from larger colonies to conserve stock and enhance their ability to attach to the substrate and fuse into a reef.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        | For you to watch: Coral Nursery Project in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam<\/strong><\/p>\n