PHU QUOC CORAL OBSERVATION

Before reading the following article, please take a moment to look at the picture.   Isn’t this an amazing view? Wouldn’t you love to see it firsthand while snorkeling? This captivating scene from the documentary “Chasing Coral” mesmerizes viewers with the breathtaking beauty of a vibrant coral reef in New Caledonia. It illustrates one of...[Read More]

During the peak hot period of April and early May 2024, OnBird’s observation detected a large-scale coral bleaching event occurring in Phu Quoc. The mass coral bleaching event, the second in the past decade, comes amid relentlessly rising global sea temperatures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the International Coral Reef Initiative’s (ICRI)...[Read More]

From OnBird’s observations about anemones, we found an interesting fact that an anemone can have 2 different colors on its base. The left part of the base is ivory white mainly because it lies down against the rock when the anemone is in an open state, reaching out its tentacles. This location offers little exposure...[Read More]

PHU QUOC CONSERVATION MOORINGS UPDATE/ NEO BẢO TỒN CHO TÀU TẠI PHÚ QUỐC

OnBird Phu Quoc is excited to invite you to participate in our newly launched campaign called "Feed The Ocean" initiated by Sasa Team Marine Animals Rescue.

Do you think you truly understand Phu Quoc’s marine environment? “Phu Quoc only has white sand and clear water, but all the coral is dead. If you want to see beautiful coral, you have to go to Nha Trang!” This statement is frequently mentioned in travel groups. Or “Going to Phu Quoc means taking island...[Read More]

The most distinctive sea anemones are recognized by their robust stalks and heads adorned with short, vividly colored tentacles, making them a captivating sight for snorkelers and divers. Anemone colonies are not prevalent in Phu Quoc Island, with their presence concealed within expansive coral reefs in both North and South waters. Nevertheless, specific coral reefs...[Read More]

Sometimes you look at corals that have hard shapes like rocks, soft like trees,…but they have a strange ability to reproduce that makes you wonder if corals are really animals or plants. In this article, we will answer: Is coral an animal or a plant? Where does the color of the coral come from?  ...[Read More]

The presence of fish is essential in maintaining the balance of algae growth on coral reefs, preventing the reefs from being overgrown and stifled. When fish are fed human food, their natural behavior adjusts, potentially leading to a situation where they neglect to graze on harmful algae, allowing it to proliferate unchecked. Notably, in Phu...[Read More]

1. SITUATION IN PHU QUOC Button Polyps, an invasive coral, are causing negative ecological impacts on coral reefs. They encroach on hard coral habitats, preventing them from receiving sunlight and starving them. We have discovered a type of invasive coral that is a real “coral killer” and is currently one of the biggest dangers to...[Read More]