chasing coral

Summertime, planning for an island made for unplugging your devices and recharging your spirit? Even though it’s the rainy season in Phu Quoc Island, if you know of the following accommodations, it’s still great to have your own perfect retreat! Many people express worries when searching for weather in Phu Quoc in the summer time...[Read More]

Before the tour, our customer support team always tries to reach out to guests in person to collect all necessary information about their swimming ability, snorkeling experience, and health conditions if have,… In response to our question “Are you pregnant women, or seniors? (If yes, please describe more)?”, Mr. Alexander Held answered in an interesting...[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]

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]

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]

Coming to Phu Quoc and looking for snorkeling experiences but a lot of concerns come to mind related to snorkeling equipment when you don’t have or forgot to bring your own gears? A common question: Will you be provided with qualified or high-quality equipment when you join a snorkeling trip? 99% of snorkeling tour will...[Read More]

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]

Drift diving is a type of scuba diving where the diver is transported by the water movement caused by the tide, an ocean current or in a river. And drift snorkeling is also a type of snorkeling that snorkeler is transported by the water current which allows you to cover a much larger area of...[Read More]