SAVE PHU QUOC
Consuming snails and giant clams is not recommended on island-hopping and snorkeling tours with Onbird
Giant Clams Are Under Great Pressure In Phu Quoc In Phu Quoc, the giant clam population is under significant strain due to overfishing. The substantial demand for these clams, particularly from boat tours and local restaurants on the island, is leading to their depletion, posing a threat to the coral reefs in the area. It...[Read More]
PHU QUOC CONSERVATION MOORINGS
PHU QUOC CONSERVATION MOORINGS UPDATE/ NEO BẢO TỒN CHO TÀU TẠI PHÚ QUỐC
FEED THE OCEAN – CONSERVE PHU QUOC MARINE LIFE
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.
WHAT IMPACT DOES ANCHORING HAVE ON PHU QUOC MARINE LIFE?
Coral reefs are fragile and, often, slow growing animals. The extent of the damage caused by anchoring can vary from partial to complete destruction. And it can take a very long time for reefs to recover from this damage.
Irresponsible anchorage of some snorkeling tour operator's speedboat are causing serious damage to corals in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam.
5 Common Misconceptions About Phu Quoc’s Marine Life
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]
DON’T FEED THE FISH ON SNORKELING & DIVING
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]
INVASIVE CORALS ARE PUTTING PHU QUOC CORAL REEFS UNDER THREATS | FIGHTING HARMFUL CORALS
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]
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]
