Cultivating corals on Cham Islands’ seabed

QNN• 30/01/2023 22:35

(QNO) - After many years of being protected and newly cultivated, the coral in Cham Islands’ water (Quang Nam province) has doubled, compared to 1996, in an area of about 356 hectares.

Cham Islands consists of 8 islets and is 18km from Cua Dai coast, Hoi An city. It was recognized as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2009.
Cham Islands consists of 8 islets and is 18km from Cua Dai coast, Hoi An city. It was recognized as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2009. Photo: vnexpress.net
The Management Board of Cham Islands Marine Protected Area has protected and developed the coral areas there.
The Management Board of Cham Islands Marine Protected Area has protected and developed the coral areas there. Photo: vnexpress.net
A branch of coral is picked up and examined before being sent to the nursery.
A branch of coral is picked up and examined before being sent to the nursery. Photo: vnexpress.net
An antler-like coral branch is put into a plastic tube, fixed with screws and brought to the nursery.
An antler-like coral branch is put into a plastic tube, fixed with screws and brought to the nursery. Photo: vnexpress.net
A coral nursery with PVC pipes
A coral nursery with PVC pipes. Photo: vnexpress.net
Monitoring the coral nursery
Monitoring the coral nursery
After 3 months in the nursery, corals are planted in a 10-15m-deep degraded area.
After 3 months in the nursery, corals are planted in a 10-15m-deep degraded area. Photo: vnexpress.net
New shoots from coral branches
New shoots from coral branches. Photo: vnexpress.net
Corals are being damaged by waste in Cham Islands seabed.
Coral reefs in Cham Islands seabed are being damaged by waste. Photo: vnexpress.net
Coral growing at the seabed attracts a variety of creatures to live. However, Cham Islands is impacted by environmental pollution, over-exploitation, severe weather and climate change, directly affecting the growth and development of coral reefs and other marine species.
Coral growing at the seabed attracts a variety of creatures to live. However, Cham Islands is impacted by environmental pollution, over-exploitation, severe weather and climate change, directly affecting the growth and development of coral reefs and other marine species. Photo: vnexpress.net
Employees of the Management Board of Cham Islands Marine Protected Area regularly pick up trash to protect the coral.
Employees of the Management Board of Cham Islands Marine Protected Area regularly pick up trash to protect the coral. Photo: vnexpress.net

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