Trees were planted and cared for by officers and soldiers of Tay A Da Island (Spratly archipelago) under the model “For the green Truong Sa” which was established and put into operation in June 2015. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) The storm tree is still green amidst the sun and wind of the sea. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) A layer of young eagles grows under the canopy of a square tree on Da Tay A Island (Spratly archipelago). (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) The square eagle tree and other trees are taken care of by officers and soldiers of Nam Yet island to create a landscape right at the office. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) Pangasius flowers bloom in the summer, resulting in a specialty called “sea grapes” at the end of the season, a symbol of the enduring vegetation of the Spratly archipelago. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) Three maple flowers bloom in the middle of May sunshine on the Truong Sa archipelago. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) Square eagle flower – symbol of green vitality, intense longevity of flora on Truong Sa archipelago. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) Trees on Sinh Ton island (Spratly archipelago) have been present since the island’s existence and have grown well for shade, softening the sweltering summer day amidst the sea. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA) Green vegetables are covered by the soldiers of Da Nam Island and Truong Sa archipelago with closed cages so that the plants can grow well in the hot summer sun. (Photo: Phan Sau-Sy Tuyen-Thang Trung/VNA)