PHU QUOC CORAL OBSERVATION
CORAL HILL, THE PHU QUOC’S SECOND LARGEST FLOWERPOT CORAL CLUSTER
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]
HOW DO CORALS REPRODUCE? FACTS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW
Corals can reproduce asexually and sexually In asexual reproduction, new clonal polyps bud off from parent polyps to expand or begin new colonies. This occurs when the parent polyp reaches a certain size and divides. This process continues throughout the animal’s life. About three-quarters of all stony corals produce male and/or female gametes. Most of these...[Read More]
CORAL REEF RESTORATION IN PHU QUOC – ONBIRD REPORT
OnBird has a coral planting program in the purpose of restoring broken corals, dead coral colonies in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. We transplant newly broken coral branches onto new placecements nearby. Coral reefs in Phu Quoc are in seriously bad health status? STATISTICS ON THE NUMBER OF PLANTED CORALS BY SITES IN PHU QUOC ISLAND:...[Read More]
ONBIRD- DEVELOPED BIOROCK – An Effective And Natural Solution For Coral Reef Restoration In Phu Quoc
1. Introduction by OnBird Phu Quoc OnBird Phu Quoc is actively engaged in a project aimed at revitalizing the deteriorated coral colonies in Phu Quoc Island. As part of this initiative, OnBird has been pioneering the development of a novel cement-based bio-rock and natural rock substrate. These bio-rocks serve as ideal substrates for coral larvae...[Read More]
REMOVE GHOST NETS STUCK AT CORAL REEFS IN PHU QUOC ISLAND, VIETNAM
OnBird team removes fishing nets stuck on corals in coral reefs around Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam in an effort to save corals and restore corals in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. Abandoned fishing net which stucks on the corals, hindering photosynthesis process of coral photosynthesis algea, causing corals starve to death. STATISTICS ON THE NUMBER...[Read More]
3 Differences Between Hard Corals and Soft Corals based on OnBird’s Observation
Coral is not a single individual but a collection of tiny animals, they reproduce, develop and form large populations made up of hundreds of thousands of small individuals. Coral is divided into two types: Hard Coral and Soft Coral, in this article OnBird Phu Quoc will clarify with you some of the main differences between...[Read More]
CORAL JUNGLE REEF – THE HEALTHIEST CORAL REEF IN PHU QUOC ISLAND, VIETNAM
The Coral Jungle Reef which is the heathiest coral reef with the highest coverage of coral (around 82.5%) across Phu Quoc Island
Carnation Coral – Cauliflower Soft Coral (Nephtheidae) – Phu Quoc Coral Species Information
The Carnation Tree Coral or Dendronephthya Carnation is one of the most beautiful and peaceful corals, and is also known as the Cauliflower Soft Coral, or Strawberry Soft Coral. There are over 250 different identified Dendronephthya species. It is found in a variety of flamboyant colors with red or orange being the most common. It is normally shipped while...[Read More]
GIANT BARREL SPONGE – PHU QUOC CORAL INFORMATION
The giant Barrel Sponge in Phu Quoc is Xestospongia testudinaria, this is a species of barrel sponge in the family Petrosiidae. More commonly known as Giant Barrel Sponges, they have the basic structure of a typical sponge. Known to be one the largest species of sponge, Giant Barrel sponges can grow up to several meters...[Read More]
NORTH-EAST CORAL REEF – A CORAL CITY IN THE SOUTH OF PHU QUOC ISLAND
1. OVERVIEW OF THE NORTH-EAST CORAL REEF IN THE PHU QUOC Often referred to as the “coral city” of South Phu Quoc Island, the Northeast coral reef stands out as one of the most stunning coral formations in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, boasting a rich array of coral species. Situated 16 kilometers south of Phu...[Read More]
