SAVE PHU QUOC

Spearfishing is actually legal in most US states, once you have your necessary license but spearfishing illegal and banned in European countries and Caribbean nations or marine protected areas so is Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. There are also restrictions on species, catch limits and measurements of catch. Applying a minimum size on a catch ensures...[Read More]

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]

Many tourists do not think about anything when taking a few seashells found on the beach as a souvenir. In a study more than 30 years in the making, researchers have found that the removal of shells from beaches could damage ecosystems and endangered organisms that rely on shells for their survival. 

There are cosmetic products are using microbeads to give “scrubbing effect” and “deep cleaning sensation.” These microbeads are produced using plastic, which are not captured by most wastewater treatment systems. If washed down the drain after use, they can end up in our rivers, lakes, and oceans. Our health could be affecting by consuming fishes...[Read More]

Study says those plastic fishing lines takes about 600 years to degrade. Plastic in the Ocean ( Cre: Independent.co.uk ) Those fishing lines discarded unresponsible are endangering the marine life as those plastic lines get tangles sea turtles, fish, and other marine life including whales. Plastic fishing lines also damages, and they kill corals as well....[Read More]

You may be in the situation where batteries in your electric appliances dies and needs to throw them away while you are on holiday in Phu Quoc. When you tossed out depleted batteries into the trash, they end up in landfills where they decay and leak. As batteries corrode, their chemicals soak into soil and...[Read More]

Because Phu Quoc is facing overfishing and the fish we can catch in Phu Quoc’s sea is getting smaller in size with very low catch rates over time, OnBird does not organize Deep sea fishing tours anymore, this is also our commitment to conserve the marine life of Phu Quoc.  We’ve usually received questions from...[Read More]

Sun protection might be a top priority when you pack your beach bag. Of course, sunscreens are important shields against skin cancer in our increasingly warming world. However, the sunscreen you apply may not stay on your skin when you swim or join any snorkeling & diving experiences, or even island hopping as sunscreen may...[Read More]

Phu Quoc island has been being an emerging destination among global travelers, getting known by marine discoverers, divers. Many concerns regarding Phu Quoc’s sustainable tourism development thereby have been set out. However, it seems quite sluggish thus far to force irresponsible profiteers to comply with the government’s regulations. Check out snorkeling & diving spots in...[Read More]

Dear Islanders and Tourists those who’ve been in love with the Pearl Island – Phu Quoc, No killing Parrotfish – the fish that shapes the reefs is the statement that we would like to convey to you to save Phu Quoc marine life. Why Parrotfish is Important? Parrotfish are colorful, tropical creatures, they play an...[Read More]