phu quoc diving
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 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]
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]
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
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]
CAULIFLOWER CORAL – PHU QUOC ISLAND CORAL OBSERVATIONS
Pocillopora meandrina, commonly known as cauliflower coral, is a species of coral occurring in the Indo-Pacific and Pacific oceans. As this coral lives in shallow reef environments then we found the domination of this species at the depth of 1m – 1.5m most of coral reefs in Phu Quoc, such as at Coral Steep (a...[Read More]
COME TO VIETNAM, YOUR KIDS CAN EXPERIENCE A FRIENDLY SNORKELING TOUR WITH PRISTINE CORAL REEFS!
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE VIETNAM FOR YOUR KID-FRIENDLY SNORKELING ADVENTURE? 1. In recent years, snorkeling has still been considered an unsafe outdoor activity by some parents. For many countries which are located in the Temperate Zone, snorkeling is a hard -played outdoor activity for kids because undersea water is too cold for the kid’s physical...[Read More]
A MEMORABLE DAY SNORKELING AND PICNIC – KOREAN FAMILY WITH 4 KIDS/ EXPATS LIVING IN VIETNAM
A great outing day of a Korean expat family living in Vietnam, snorkeling and picnic at detached places that OnBird designed for them to discover the Unseen beauty of Phu Quoc Island.
LETTUCE CORAL GARDEN – PHU QUOC HALF-MOON REEF, VIETNAM DIVING & SNORKELING SPOT
The Lettuce Coral Garden grows very close to the shore of Half-moon reef, it is generally shore-attached and shallowly submerged on a submarine slope of the Half-moon coral reef, the area of the Lettuce Coral Garden is very large around 150 - 200 sq meter, corals are healthy and developing in good status
