As of a recent travel update, scuba diving and swimming have been made illegal in Vietnam in order to protect the devastated coral reefs in the Nha Trang bay area. The nation of Vietnam is very breathtaking, and it offers visitors a diverse selection of engaging places to visit. The location is very well-known due to the presence of several historic temples as well as untouched islands.
The country in Asia boasts approximately 3,200 kilometers of coastline, much of which is fringed by ocean seas that are very clean. The wonderful marine life that can be found here is another major reason why so many people choose to vacation here. The beaches of Vietnam are a popular destination for tourists from all over the world who want to go swimming, scuba diving, or snorkeling.
It would seem that global warming has caused significant harm to the coral reefs that are found across Southeast Asia. Researchers in several fields are sounding the alarm that this might have some devastating impacts on the natural world. Recent images taken on Hon Mun Island revealed the true condition of the coral reef, which was bleached and seriously destroyed as a result of human activity.
The Nha Trang Bay management authority has decided to prohibit swimming and scuba diving activities in the areas around Hon Mun island, according to the officials who notified us of this decision.
According to the statement that was made public by the government, the prohibition was put into place in order to “assess the status of the sensitive region so that an acceptable plan to implement the marine conservation area” could be developed. The new regulation is going to be in effect “until further notice.”
According to the media in the region, there was a time when about 60 percent of the land was covered by live coral in the year 2020, but that number has since decreased to fewer than 50 percent. According to the authorities, the present scenario is the result of a number of factors, including illicit fishing, the construction of industrial parks, the dumping of trash, and climate change.