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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 many...[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]

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]

MAIN CONTENTS [hide] 1. Introduction by OnBird Phu Quoc 2. What is Bio-Rock? 3. The Descriptions of the Bio-rocks Developed By OnBird. 4. The Quantity Of Bio-rocks Placed In The Coral Reefs By OnBird Team Updated on 20 June 2024 1. Introduction by OnBird Phu Quoc OnBird Phu Quoc is actively engaged in a project aimed...[Read More]

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]

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]

MAIN CONTENTS [hide] 1. SITUATION IN PHU QUOC 2. CORAL REEF CAN NOT RE-GROW 3. RESCUING CORAL IN PHU QUOC FROM THE INVASIVE & 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...[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]

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]

Coral reefs are fragile and, often, slow-growing animals. The extent of the damage caused by anchoring can vary from partial to destruction. And it can take a very long time for reefs to recover from this damage. Irresponsible anchorage of some snorkeling tour operator’s speedboats is causing serious damage to corals in Phu Quoc island,...[Read More]