Coral reefs in the sea area of ​​Phan Rang-Thap Cham city. (Photo: Nguyen Thanh/VNA) Ninh Thuan waters have high biodiversity with hundreds of marine species of economic and conservation value. For sustainable development, the preservation of biodiversity and rational exploitation of resources from the sea has been identified by Ninh Thuan province as one of the priority tasks in the socio-economic development strategy. Rich in biodiversity potential Ninh Thuan has a coastline of more than 105km and a territorial sea of ​​over 18,000km2. According to the latest studies on biodiversity by the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment, in the waters of Ninh Thuan, coral reefs and the diversity of coral reef organisms are one of the most important components of the environment. Biodiversity most prominent. Scientists have recorded 6 coral reefs with an average coverage of about 42.6%. The coral reef has been identified with over 334 species belonging to 15 families, 59 varieties of reef-forming corals, of which 46 species have been newly recorded and added to the list of coral species in Vietnam. Coral reefs are home to many species of creatures, including coral reef fish with 147 species belonging to 81 genera, 32 families. Seagrass beds were also identified with 5 species distributed on the coastal bottom with an area of ​​about 341ha. Biodiversity of Ninh Thuan sea area is also shown in the record of 538 fish species, including 146 pelagic fish species, 392 benthic fish species, of which 68 fish species have high economic value. In addition, marine species include 45 species of mollusks, 24 species of crustaceans, 13 species of echinoderms, and 22 species of polychaetes. Notably, the waters of Nui Chua National Park – Ninh Thuan are currently one of the few rare areas on the mainland in Vietnam with a population of sea turtles spawning every year, including: green turtles, tortoiseshell turtles. Regeneration of aquatic resources With the potential of valuable ecosystems and biodiversity, the conservation of marine biodiversity has always been of special interest to Ninh Thuan province. Over the past time, functional branches of the province have cooperated with research institutes, universities, domestic and foreign organizations to implement many topics, projects and research programs on biodiversity. such as: upgrade database – GIS about Coral reef and coastal ecosystems; develop a program for periodic monitoring of coral reefs in Ninh Thuan; survey typical marine ecosystems in Ninh Hai and Thuan Nam districts; restore mangrove ecosystems in Nui Chua and Dam Nai sea areas to protect and create a development environment for marine species. In particular, Ninh Thuan province established a marine protected area in Nui Chua National Park with a total area of ​​7,352 hectares. Nui Chua marine conservation area includes strict protection zones, ecological restoration areas and development zones with the function of protecting endemic and rare marine species in order to regenerate aquatic resources, protect and enhance the biodiversity of local marine protected areas. Mr. Tran Van Tiep, Deputy Director of Nui Chua National Park Management Board, said that over the years, the park has coordinated with domestic and foreign scientific research units and organizations to investigate and evaluate the potential, develop data on marine resources and environment within the conservation area to serve as a basis for implementing projects on environmental protection and restoration of marine ecosystems. Currently, the Park is implementing synchronously many plans and solutions to effectively and sustainably protect sea turtle populations and their habitats and other endangered and rare aquatic species. Specifically, the Park builds and maintains strict protection zones for sea turtles at spawning grounds in the area; building a turtle conservation station, establishing volunteer groups to participate in protecting sea turtles; at the same time, build a marine life rescue area to receive, rescue, treat, raise and train turtles in captivity, catch, and ensure sufficient conditions for turtles to live on their own before being released into the environment. nature. Simultaneously, the Nui Chua National Park Management Board has promoted propaganda measures to raise awareness and knowledge of the community about the importance and value of marine biological resources. From there, creating consensus, support and active participation of local people in protecting the marine ecosystem and environment, Mr. Tran Van Tiep added. In order to protect, regenerate and develop aquatic resources, Ninh Thuan province has been implementing many measures to manage, propagate and organize fishing in the right season, using the correct net size as prescribed. exploit the right route, do not use toxic chemicals, explosives, electric pulses to exploit. At the same time, the province deducts a part of the local budget and mobilizes businesses to release millions of tiger shrimp and fingerlings into the sea to regenerate and supplement seafood resources. Particularly in 2021, Ninh Thuan has organized to release 700,000 tiger shrimp seed into the sea to regenerate aquatic resources for local waters. Improve efficiency of management and conservation Through the assessment, the conservation of marine biodiversity has been better protected by all levels and sectors, but like coastal localities in the country, Ninh Thuan’s marine biodiversity is currently under pressure. face many challenges. It is the decline of biodiversity and fishery resources, aquaculture activities, and waste that make some marine areas at risk of pollution, climate change is causing pressures. significant contribution to the conservation and development of local marine biodiversity. Seaweed covers a large coral reef in Phuoc Dinh commune (Thuan Nam district). (Photo: Nguyen Thanh/VNA) According to Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan province, Tran Quoc Nam, identifying biodiversity resources in general, especially marine biodiversity resources, is of great significance to socio-economic development. Every year, Ninh Thuan integrates the task of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation into the province’s general socio-economic development plan. In order to improve the efficiency of biodiversity management and conservation, the Provincial People’s Committee assigned the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to coordinate with agencies and units to periodically observe, analyze and evaluate the current state of the environment. annually and once every 5 years to create initiative for the development of orientations on environmental protection policies in the whole province. Regarding biodiversity conservation in general, marine biodiversity conservation in particular, in the coming time, Ninh Thuan will continue to develop mechanisms and policies to attract resources from the central and local governments. implementation of investment programs and projects in order to improve the operational efficiency of marine protected areas. The province promotes scientific research, basic investigation of marine resources and environment; focus on biodiversity conservation, restoration of Ecosystem , especially coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, coastal protection forests. At the same time, Ninh Thuan improves its capacity to respond to marine environmental incidents, actively propagates people living in coastal areas not to discharge domestic waste and plastic waste into the sea, actively collect clean the marine environment to prevent and minimize risk factors that may affect the development of marine organisms.

Almost everyone has at least a few stretch marks. Stretch marks can even be viewed as a good thing, as they are a clear sign of changes happening in your body and the way your skin communicates. “Stretch marks are a natural part of the skin and changes we go through throughout our lives,” says Samantha Ellis, a dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology at the University of California, Davis. These ugly stretch marks are a type of scarring that occurs when areas of skin rapidly expand or contract. This sudden change damages the skin’s important structural fibers – collagen and elastin, leading to stretch marks as the skin heals. The care or healing of stretch marks requires a proactive approach. Here’s a guide to preventing and treating stretch marks. Causes of stretch marks Pregnancy is one of the best known causes behind stretch marks, with sudden weight gain being one reason. However, according to Dr. Ellis, anything that promotes a rapid change in body size can cause stretch marks. This includes losing weight or gaining muscle too quickly. In addition, genetic factors can play a role in the cause of stretch marks. So don’t be surprised when stretch marks appear without an element of unexpected weight gain or loss. Remember that the reason behind them is what you need to pay attention to. Pregnancy is one of the causes of stretch marks in women How to prevent stretch marks The skin like fields in the drought season is not a secret pain of women. The question is, is there any way to erase those ugly stretch marks? According to Dr. Ellis, people can fade cracks and limit the formation of new cracks, but cannot completely treat them. To overcome the condition of skin cracks, it is recommended to have a reasonable diet, supplement with vitamins and appropriate exercise regime to increase the flexibility of elastic fibers. Besides, moisturizing the skin prevents some stretch marks. The lotion contains vitamins E, C and A, and jojoba oil to help smooth skin and reduce dryness. Also, stretch marks are notoriously difficult to treat and tend to be better treated in the early stages (still pink or red). That means you should be wary of products that claim to fade stretch marks and ingredients that don’t have the science to back them up. Clinic treatments include laser therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, ultrasound, and radiofrequency.

Maldives https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Maldives is made up of 1,200 islands and 26 coral reefs. A beautiful underwater world of corals and other ecological patches. However, due to the warming of the ocean, especially the El Nino phenomenon in 1998, a sizable part of the coral reefs have died and bleached. But in the past few years, coral reefs have recovered significantly. Great Barrier Reef – Australia https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ With about 3,000 separate reefs and 900 islands, the Great Barrier Reef stretches for nearly 2,600 km, in the middle of the sea of ​​nearly 350,000 square kilometers. This reef is located in the Coral Sea, northeast of Queensland, part of this reef area of ​​the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park of the same name. The Great Barrier is considered to have an extremely diverse and rich marine ecosystem, where many species of creatures listed in the Red Book are in danger. In 1981, the Great Barrier was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site, and is considered by CNN as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. New Caledonian Reef – Pacific Ocean https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The 1,500 km long New Caledonian Reef surrounds the Grande Terre. The average depth of the coral reefs here is about 25m, 30km from the coast. The corals in this area are quite diverse in species. There are also about 1,000 species of fish and rare animals such as green turtles. Coral reefs in the Red Sea https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The Red Sea lies between Africa and Asia, where coral reefs are 5,000-7,000 years old. The length of coral reefs is up to 1,900 km, mainly on the sea border of Israel, Egypt, and Djibouti. Rainbow Reef – Fiji (Pacific) https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Rainbow Reef is perhaps one of the most colorful coral reefs, it is literally an underwater rainbow, home to nearly 1,200 types of fish and 230 species of multicolored coral. Tubbataha Reef – Philippines https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea is a protected marine reserve in Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. These reefs are made up of two atolls, North Atoll and South Atoll, separated by a canal about 5 miles (8 km) deep. This is one of the most famous diving spots in the Philippines because of its amazing coral reefs. It is also an ecosystem of 600 species of fish, 360 species of coral, 11 types of sharks, 13 types of whales and dolphins. Coral reef in Raja Ampat archipelago – Indonesia https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Raja Ampat Islands are recognized as having the most diverse marine life in the world, There are more than 1,500 species of fish, 537 species of coral and 699 species of krill found in Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle. According to Conservation International, this large island of Indonesia has one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world with 75% of the world’s coral species found here. Belize Barrier Reef https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The Belize Barrier Reef is a series of coral reefs that stretch along the coast of Belize, approximately 300 meters (980 ft) offshore in the north and 40 km (25 mi) in the south coast. It is known as a 300 km long part of the Mesoamerican Reef System which runs 900 km continuously from Cancún on the northeastern tip of the Yucatán peninsula through the Maya Riviera down to Honduras making it a major reef. world third. There are many species of flora and fauna including: 70 species of hard coral, 36 species of soft coral, 500 species of fish, hundreds of species of invertebrates, but it is estimated that only 10% of coral species and species of coral have been discovered. 90% of species need to be studied. Bonaire Reef https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Bonaire Reef in the Dutch Caribbean is where you can see corals of all colors, including pink, green, yellow and bright purple, also known as a diver’s paradise. Coral Reef at Andros, Bahamas https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The reefs stretching from the sea east of Andros Island, Bahamas are famous for more than 160 species of fish and corals living in the western Atlantic Ocean. It covers an area of ​​about 6,000 square kilometers and has suffered considerable wear and tear due to the harmful effects of the surrounding environment. L. Trang https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/

The best time for you to fully enjoy the scenery here is summer. September to November is the time with the most rain and storms of the year, so visitors need to be careful. Move To get to Binh Hung Island, from Cam Ranh city, you will move to Bai Kinh – about 30-45 minutes by car from Nha Trang city center. To Bai Kinh, you will need to park your car at the parking lot and buy a ticket for 10,000 VND/person. At the beach, there will be hammocks, free fresh water bathing. These services are included in the ticket price, remember to keep the ticket stub. Visitors can take a boat for 10,000 VND/person/time to go to the island. Binh Hung is famous for its clear blue beaches. Photo: Vntrip. Resort The wild beauty in Binh Hung is always a tourist attraction. Here, there are many places to stay from budget to luxury. Some references: – The Sea Rock – An Hill Binh Hung – Homestay Lost Station – Hong Nhan Hotel Destination 1. Bai Kinh Bai Kinh is the starting point from the mainland to Binh Hung Island. This place has a beautiful position, leaning back on a winding pass by the sea. Bai Kinh is only about 500 meters long. It has a beautiful beach, clean sand, clear blue sea. If you like to explore, you can rent a tent to camp overnight, early in the morning you can watch the sunrise. Note, you need to maintain general hygiene while staying. At Bai Kinh, there are also many interesting game activities. Photo: Manhtienkhoi_, Tr_minthu, Pinkiehihi. 2. Egg stone beach Egg stone beach is one of the places that attracts young people to check-in when coming to Binh Hung Island. To get to the beach, visitors walk along the way to Hon Chut lighthouse, there is a road down near the top, because it is a mountain road, so it is a bit difficult to go. Coming here, you will be impressed with the poetic scenery of the rocky beach. Below is the blue of the sea, above are giant stones, big and round, looking like dinosaur eggs stacked on top of each other. However, this is not the ideal beach. Photo: Vietnam_travel_media, Luan_nguyen126. 3. Hon Chut Lighthouse Hon Chut Lighthouse is known as the “lighthouse” of Cam Ranh Bay, with a light tower 16 m high and a light range of about 58 m. Standing on the lighthouse, the whole scene of Binh Hung island will be in your sight. Photo: Th_binh, Sothearaa. 4. Tamarind Beach Bai Cay Me is also known as Hon Rua beach. Although located right on Binh Hung island, to move to this beach you need to hire a boat, because there is no road to the beach. This beach is quite small, the sand is very clean. The water here is blue as clear as pool water, making visitors think this is an artificial beach. Here, you can also camp. Photo: Ocmedi, Bummie.baobao, Hanyyen, Trangg__. Eating Going to the sea and islands, seafood will be the top priority of tourists. Grilled lobster, grilled urchin and grilled fish (also spelled dzò fish) are dishes you can’t miss when coming to Binh Hung. Photo: Khamitruong_. Note: In the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, you need to strictly follow the 5K Message of the Ministry of Health when traveling to protect yourself and the community.

The length of the wall extends from Hainan fishing village to Hon Kho During the day, when the water rises, from Nhon Hai looking to Hon Kho is still a vast sea of ​​water. At dusk, the sun gradually turned off, and the new wall appeared. The water here is not too deep, but because of that, it is not possible to run close by canoe, but must go on a rowing boat to reach this unique wall. “Be careful, the rocks are very easy to get hurt,” Sy reminded us when we excitedly put our hands into the clear sea. From the fishing village to the wall, you can only go by rowing boat like Mr. Sy’s boat. Temporarily anchoring the boat to a ledge, Mr. Sy said he could stay here as long as he wanted, until the water dried up completely. We reached the wall on the full moon day, that’s when the water was almost completely drained. If in another season, the solid connections from the rocks will be clearly seen, but now, only a green color of moss is visible. In the morning, the wall is submerged in sea water A few years ago, tourists to Hon Kho were few, and few people knew about the existence of the wall. But now more people come here. In addition to being curious about a mysterious construction on the sea, it is also because it is a very suitable place for “virtual living” photos. The wall rises out of the water in the afternoon The break is said to be the gate of the city for boats to pass through From Quy Nhon city, go across Thi Nai bridge to Phuong Mai peninsula, straight towards Nhon Hai, to Hai Nam fishing village, you can see the wall. But few people come to Nhon Hai without spending a little more time to take a boat out to walk on the strange wall surface. When the tide recedes, the wall is exposed with moss There is no record of an artificial wall in the Nhon Hai area. Ancient records only recorded four great walls built by the Champa people in Binh Dinh, including Thi Nai citadel in Tuy Phuoc district, Do Ban citadel, Chas citadel in An Nhon town, and Uat Tri citadel in Tay Son district. Only the third lunar month has so many mosses Was the wall in Nhon Hai built by man or a miracle of nature? But the people here, including Mr. Sy, believe that it is a legacy of many previous generations. Looking from the Nam Hai fishing village in the direction of the wall to Hon Kho, three distinct segments of the wall are clearly seen. The gaps between the sections are enough for small boats to pass through, which Mr. Sy surmises may have been the gates for ancient ships to pass through. It could simply be a dam built to break waves as Sy guessed, or it could be a defensive work of the Champa people – that mystery is still waiting for an answer. The flora and fauna here are quite interesting Natural grape seaweed is quite abundant here The wall surface is quite wide, about 3-4m, when the water recedes, you can walk comfortably. The wall is about 3 kilometers long. Even at the broken sections, the fishermen said that when the afternoon falls, the water only reaches the neck level, and can swim through easily. If on the full moon day, the tide is at its lowest, from above you can see the full stretch of the wall. Abundant biome in the middle of the sea It is moss season, so the wall is an extremely rich biome. From the Ganoderma lucidum, to the completely natural grape seaweed bushes. Starfish glittering in the water or clownfish hiding among the moss. The wall is now an attractive photography destination for many tourists Pointing to a boat also anchored in the distance, Mr. Sy said that his family had been here since morning until now. They went to Hon Kho, then rowed the boat over the wall, but still attached to this place…

Going to the island, the first impression is that the island is very clean and planted with many coconuts Conquering Ma Thien Lanh peak On Hon Son island, there are 7 peaks, of which Ma Thien Lanh is the most famous for its mysterious stories. With an altitude of 450m above sea level, this is the highest mountain in Hon Son island, so it attracts many tourists to visit and conquer. To climb the mountain without losing strength, the first night we booked a room at Lamien Lodge. The hotel is located halfway up the mountain, on the way to the top of Ma Thien Lanh. The room is located entirely in the forest and has a view of the entire Hon Son sea from above. Here, you can be completely immersed in nature, use the direct spring water of Ma Thien Lanh peak and say no to air conditioning, hot and cold water. Note, when you choose to stay on the mountain, remember to only bring a backpack, not a suitcase, you will not be able to carry or pull it up because the road is quite difficult. However, if you bring a suitcase, there will be a pick up service for you, each up / down is 150,000 VND. In particular, the phone signal here is very poor, only occasionally available, only for direct calls, but cannot access the Internet, very suitable for those who need complete rest. A few notes when climbing – It is recommended to wear and bring clothes made of cool, sweat-absorbing fabrics to move freely.- Women who wear short clothes should use mosquito repellent, because forest mosquitoes are many and bite very painful.- Climbing shoes must be light, hug your feet to avoid foot pain.- Items to bring such as flashlights, knives, drinking water (1.5 liters/person) and light food.- Remember to preserve the landscape forests, limit littering. After checking in, you can order a lunch of steamed garlic chicken, or salted steamed chicken, made by the people you meet along the way when you check in. After eating and resting, around 1:30 pm you start to conquer the remaining road of Ma Thien Lanh peak. From here, the road will be more difficult to go. On the way up the mountain, you will be told by the guide fascinating stories, handed down from ancient times, about Pho Tinh Pagoda, Lo Thien Pagoda, Monk Uncle Uncle, mountain ascetics and Even the fairies descended,… Just climbed to the top of the mountain while listening to stories, the way was also closer. Conquering Ma Thien Lanh peak is an unforgettable experience for visitors when coming to Hon Son In order to facilitate farming, travel and live here, people make stairs convenient for going up the mountain. The scenery on both sides of the road is very poetic and wild, the atmosphere is clear and cool. A few notes when traveling independently is that if you get lost, follow the water line. This is a small trick, passed down by the people who often go to the mountain. Stop at Lo Thien Phat Pagoda, you have gone 1/3 of the way to the top of Ma Thien Lanh. The road from there to the top of the mountain is becoming more and more difficult and challenging when it is no longer a cement road, three steps, instead a small path. Not only that, on the way there are luxuriant trees, the sound of birds and gibbons howling, making your trip more mysterious, thrilling and interesting. The reward is often worth it when climbing to the top of the mountain Setting foot on the top of the mountain, your efforts are also rewarded, all fatigue, body aches seem to disappear. Take a deep breath and feel the wonderful atmosphere here. In front of you is the majestic natural scenery of mountains, immense sea and sky. Feel free to talk to the people living here. They are very sincere and open. Snorkeling to see corals, catching sea urchins Early the next day, have breakfast and sip coffee, receive a helmet and rented motorbike when going to the island, priced at 120,000 VND/day, you start to explore the route around the island. Coconuts are characteristic of this island. Here, coconuts grow from the beach up halfway up the hill. Every tree is so tall with very unique and strange poses. So for tourists, Hon Son is also known by another familiar name, “Coconut Island”. The road around the island For that reason, some local names of beaches are called other names such as leaning coconut trees, lying coconut trees or coconut rows, etc. To protect coconuts, people nail along the tree trunks so that tourists don’t sit up, avoid the tree uprooted and make a safe exit to serve guests taking pictures. There are also beautiful natural rock beaches around the island. Maybe because of many rocks, the island is called Hon Son. Hon Son Rai – the name may also come from the shape of this rock After visiting the island, you can rent a small boat to the sea, priced at 120,000 VND/person. You will be diving to see corals and fish. The beach here is full of urchins. After an hour of swimming and scuba diving, you can enjoy a lunch full of fresh seafood right on the fish raft, such as swimming crabs for only 400,000 VND/kg, special squid porridge with the sweetness of squid and the warmth of ginger. A very cute little shop selling snacks on the island The leaning coconut tree is nailed so that visitors do not sit, climb, or break the tree Visitors are extremely excited to see the sea and eat seafood in Hon Son A point you should not miss when coming to Hon Son is the rocky beach and the beach with the most beautiful beach on the island. The rock area has a very large rock, shaped like a snake. People here call it the snake head rock, but when you check-in online, it will appear “Hon Son Rai”. This rock is very big and quite flat, so in the afternoon, lying on it, watching the sunset, is very cool. In the evening, order a hot pot to eat right at the beach and then climb up to “Hon Son Rai” to lie down and enjoy the cool wind and cool breeze without disturbing mosquitoes, making you just want to sleep here until morning to conveniently watch the sunrise. How to go to Hon Son Currently, there are two trains every day to Hon Son island. You should call to book tickets before going to the port, to avoid the situation of running out of tickets. Train tickets can be booked online and paid by bank transfer, very convenient. Ticket price is 280,000 VND/round trip. Visitors should book a trip at 7:30 am and go to the pier early, about 1 hour before breakfast, then visit the toad market located across the street opposite the port to buy some fruit to bring, because there is almost no sale on the island. The fruits here are delicious and cheap. At 7:30, the ship left the pier. After about 15 minutes, the driver will open the door for guests to get on the deck to open up. Up here, you are free to take pictures of the ship turning waves to the sea. The scenery is very beautiful and windy, so it is very suitable for you who have motion sickness. There are two seasons here, the rainy season and the dry season. The best time to go is from November to March, at this time it does not rain and the sea is calm, convenient for climbing and scuba diving. The people here are very friendly and likable. You book any motel or hotel with a caller ready to pick you up at the port. On the island, there are many accommodation services for you to choose from, from homestays to affordable guesthouses, the average cost is from 170,000 to 800,000 VND/room.

The Perpetual Coral Cemetery is part of the restoration and restoration of the marine environment. “As soon as I received his ashes from the crematorium, I suddenly thought about what it would be like to let him lie on the bottom of his favorite ocean, becoming a beautiful part of the ocean ecosystem,” recalls Brawley. Efforts to save corals Eternal Reefs is a funeral company based in Florida (USA). It is famous for the most “beautiful” burial method, which contributes to the regeneration of the marine ecosystem. The beginning of Eternal Reefs is quite simple. In the late 1980s, a pair of scuba diving friends, Don Brawley and Todd Barber, of the University of Georgia noticed that coral reefs were deteriorating. They decided to do something to stop the decline and quickly recover. After much discussion and design, Brawley and Barber were satisfied with the initiative of Reef balls. They use natural materials that both have good cohesion and attract marine life, molded into an upside-down, hollow bowl shape, with many circular holes all around. These holes allow water to pass through, avoiding being knocked over by the waves and allowing animals to get in and out. A bowl of coral can weigh from 800 – 4,000 pounds (360 – 1,800kg), sink and settle on the seabed forever. Its structure acts as a home for small animals, immediately attracting them to swim in. After just a few weeks, the artificially implanted coral tissues on the surface of the bowl grew, turning the bare bowl frame into a lively, eye-catching cluster of coral. Sea creatures flock to each other, forming diverse natural habitats. Immediately after its introduction, the coral bowl has become the most effective solution to save the ocean ecosystem. As of 2020, more than 70 countries have applied it to about 5,000 marine restoration projects, placing over 750,000 bowls across the ocean. Perfect submerged cemetery Family members are encouraged to make their own bowls of coral reefs. In early 1998, Brawley’s father-in-law, Carleton “Petey” Glen Palmer, died. During his life, Palmer was extremely fond of the sea, always wishing after death to still see the ocean floor. “Spray my ashes into the sea, where there are plenty of snapper and grouper,” he left a testament to Brawley. While sitting in memory of his father-in-law in front of the urn recently received from the crematorium, Brawley suddenly had a strange idea. That is to mix the ashes with the coral bowl casting mixture and start immediately. On May 1, 1998, Brawley buried his father-in-law and nine pioneers with a bowl of coral in Sarasota Beach, Florida. The first human ashes coral cemetery was born, after only a few months, it became a beautiful part of the underwater landscape. Or believe, sea lovers race to enjoy diving. Former marines, marine environmentalists, fishermen, divers, etc. who are about to be “near land far from heaven” warmly welcome Eternal Reefs. The sea grave coral bowl quickly became popular. Eternal Reefs allows and encourages bereaved families to participate in the process of making coral bowls, carving tombstones, launching… The location of the sea grave coral bowl is the reef area that has been designated for ecological restoration. In addition to the burial coral bowls, ordinary coral bowls are also placed, serving the regeneration of the marine environment. “2nd Life” After only a few months, the bowl of sea coral has turned into a home for a large number of sea creatures. On average each year, Eternal Reefs contributes 120 – 150 bowls of sea coral in thousands of artificial coral bowls. Depending on the size, the cost for a bowl of sea grave coral ranges from 4,000 – 7,500 USD (about 91 – 170 million VND). Eternal Reefs does not limit the number of ashes in a bowl of coral, so the bereaved can choose to bury one or more people. They are also allowed to attach memorial objects to the coral bowl, but must ensure that it is environmentally friendly. During the process of bringing the bowl of coral to the sea and launching it, the bereaved family can combine a farewell ceremony. Once placed on the seabed, the bowl of sea coral will stay in place forever. Relatives of the deceased have the right to visit, but are not allowed to move or collect. In recent years, in addition to those who work in the sea-related industry, Eternal Reefs also welcomes many other customers. Among these, there are many people who are parents who have met the fate of “silver-headed and green-headed”. They are too pitiful, want their lost child to have a second life and find salvation in the bowl of coral reefs. Compared with 750,000 bowls of artificial coral placed all over the seabed, the bowl of sea grave coral only accounts for a small number. However, Brawley believes it will make a big difference in burial customs around the world. In fact, the world is filled with more and more people who don’t want to rest in traditional ways. With the exception of marine grave coral bowls, many other ecological burial methods have also captured the attention. For example, composting corpses into soil, hydrolysis, releasing ashes into space…

Binh Hung egg stone beach – Khanh Hoa Not an ideal beach, but egg stone beach is still a favorite destination of many young people when traveling to Binh Hung Island, Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province. The beach consists of huge, round and smooth rocks, stacked on top of each other, bringing attractive and interesting beauty. Visitors can freely take pictures with many interesting angles at this beach. In particular, sunrise and sunset are the most beautiful times for you to take pictures with the combination of orange-yellow sky, blue sea and undulating rocks. To get to the egg stone beach, visitors walk along the way to Hon Chut lighthouse. In addition to posing for photos on the beach, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Cam Ranh Bay from the lighthouse. Visitors can freely pose to have their own style check-in photos at the egg stone beach. Photo: Hanyyen, Luan.nguyen126, Tyxsomewhere, Minh.tam.61148. Queen Beach – Binh Dinh Hoang Hau Beach is one of the most famous beautiful beaches in Quy Nhon, located in Ghenh Rang tourist area, about 3 km from the city center. Here, large round, smooth rocks like giant bird eggs fill the beach. Nestled between the steep cliffs, the beach still retains its strange wild beauty, becoming an attractive check-in place for young people. Visitors coming here not only enjoy the fresh air but also can walk barefoot on the cool rocks, take virtual photos or simply watch the waves crashing on the shore. The way to the beach is quite easy. Here, visitors can still swim, but the rough rocky terrain can be dangerous. In addition, Hoang Hau beach is also a place to enjoy attractive Quy Nhon specialties with many fresh seafood dishes. Visitors need to pay tickets to Ghenh Rang tourist area to go down to Hoang Hau beach. Photo: Nhi_903, Nhatha.phan, Haaa.307. Dau Tieng lake egg rock beach – Binh Duong About 85 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Dau Tieng Lake is a place with quiet space and unspoiled beauty, suitable for tourists who want to temporarily stay away from the dust and noise of the city. Coming to Dau Tieng Lake, you can camp on the egg rock beach, where there are scattered rock formations with unique shapes. On one side is a mountain, on the other is a vast lake, with green forests and rocky beaches, which have an ideal location for sightseeing, especially during dawn and dusk. Visitors can also experience many activities when having a picnic at this egg beach such as fishing, swimming in the lake, sailing SUP … Because the weather is quite sunny, you should prepare a hat and sunscreen, cool in the evening. batch will be more suitable for fun activities. Dau Tieng Lake is the largest artificial freshwater lake in Vietnam. Photo: Latte_chann.

Located on the north coast of Taiwan (China), in the Shimen district of New Taipei City, Lao Mai beach is an attractive destination for both local residents and tourists. In addition to being a beautiful beach near Taipei, Lao Mai also owns a unique rock band, one of the strangest natural sights you will find in Taiwan. The beach was voted by CNN as one of the 8 wonders of this island. Lao Mai Beach is located in the Dai Truan volcanic area. Thousands of years ago, when the volcano erupted, lava flowed down the coast, along with the impact of sea water and climate, the rock formations here were eroded, forming long cracks and trenches. Every year, in the spring from February to May, the beautiful scenery of Lao Mai beach attracts photographers to come and compose. Moss and algae cover the rocks with a vibrant green color. Covering nearly 2 km of rock, the contrast of moss and ocean colors makes for an interesting combination for artistic photos. After this period, the moss will turn white, brown and die off as the weather starts to warm up. So, the best time to visit the green rocks in Lao Mai suggested by local residents is from March to May. In addition, visitors can only see the rocky beach at low tide, because at high tide, the rocky strip will disappear under the waves of the sea. In particular, the sky at dawn and dusk with orange-yellow light is also a beautiful backdrop for photos of blue rocks. Photo: Trip. Lao Mai is a protected natural landscape, so visitors are reminded not to throw garbage or damage the rock. If violated, the fine will be very high. Photo: Alexis Jetsets.

After Charlton ordered the human staff, the second robot delivered the finished food to the customer. The food is neatly arranged on the tray. “Thank you,” Vicki Charlton said. The robot replied “Nothing”. Restaurant Mr. Q in South Florida (USA) uses robots to serve customers. Photo: Sun-Sentinel. For the past several weeks, Joy Wang, the owner of Mr. Q has difficulty recruiting waiters on weekends, when the number of visitors is too large. “A former employee once told me that they would rather stay home and get unemployment benefits,” Wang said. Due to not recruiting enough staff, Wang decided to use robots to assist in serving the restaurant. Last week, she bought three service robots for $30,000. According to the Sun-Sentinel , Mr. Q is one of the first restaurants in South Florida to use robots to serve customers. This trend also extends to Miami. In late March, REEF, an online restaurant service company, partnered with startup Cartken to produce a local food delivery robot. Matt Lindenberger, chief technology officer of REEF, said the electric robot can deliver goods in the downtown Miami area in 30 minutes. According to Lindenberger, the robots are the size of hot dog carts, which can climb up or down sidewalks, automatically avoiding cars and pedestrians. In addition to the reception robot, Mr. Q also equips a robot to serve food. Photo: Sun-Sentinel. “Applying service robots helps to save staff costs. Instead of using 5 people to deliver 5 orders, I can use 3 robots and a human,” Lindenberger said. In California, fast-food chain Chik-Fil-A also plans to use semi-autonomous robots for delivery, while Domino’s will deliver pizza by robot car in Houston. An employee at Mr. Q thinks it’s reasonable to apply robots because they don’t carry disease-causing viruses, don’t cough on food, don’t rest (unless they need to recharge). Instead, they are always happy, only interested in work. Michael Salcedo, waiter at Mr. Q said the older guests enjoyed Peanut. It also takes care of taking orders if another employee is busy. When bringing guests to the table, Peanut’s touch screen will display the menu. On special occasions, the robot can even sing “Happy Birthday” or “Merry Christmas” in four languages. Older diners enjoy being served by robots. Photo: Sun-Sentinel. Unlike Peanut, the restaurant’s two remaining service robots are unnamed. However, Salcedo prefers to call them Beavis and Butthead, because they often bump into each other in restaurants. Shaheen Maleki, restaurant manager Mr. Q said the robots are sometimes quite noisy. “There was a time when Peanut was about to run out of battery. It says ‘I have to go back. I had to go back by myself’, while we couldn’t find the volume button (to adjust the robot’s speakers)”, Maleki said that the service robot both attracts customers and helps the restaurant, but can also be annoying at times. . According to Maleki, many customers film the robot and then post it on the Internet to help the restaurant become more known. With large dining tables, a robot can serve food in one go, the job sometimes requires 3-4 people, or one person has to move many times. Various types of unique robots at the technology fair in Thailand Amazing robotic assistants helping with directions and serving food and medical robots were showcased at a recent tech fair in Thailand.

The coral disappears? The team led by Professor Konstantin Tkachenko and his colleagues conducted a coral survey at 10 points for about 3 years (2016 – 2019). Average coral cover decreased 64.4%, of which the strongest reduction was two corals Acropora and Montipora, which are the main components of coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay, decreased by 80, respectively. 6% and 82.3%. The level of coral degradation in the above survey points is serious. On Hon Mot island, this coral has lost completely or its coverage decreased by 4-8 times. Collecting coral samples on Nha Trang Bay. Observation results, collecting analytical samples at 20 fixed points (2013 – 2019), combining the tools of mapping reefs and analyzing GIS geographic information systems for comparison with 4 decades ago show that , the total area of ​​rich and healthy coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay has decreased from 6.65km 2 before 1980 down to 0.74 km 2 in 2019. That shows, Nha Trang has lost 90% of its corals in less than 40 years. The remaining 10% of the coral communities are in two states: Some remain stable and some continue to decline, coverage ranges from 13 to 50% and species diversity is also significantly reduced. . According to Dr. Hoang Xuan Ben – Deputy Director of Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, the results of recent research and publication (2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020) of the Institute of Oceanography on the current situation and trend of change The coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay Reserve also showed that the average coverage of hard corals in Nha Trang Bay was 22.8%. The cover of coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay can be divided into 3 groups: The group with high coverage is Hon Mun area reaching level 4 (coverage 51 – 75%); the average coverage group is Bai Bang, Hon Chong, Hon Vung and Hon Tam with the value of level 2 (10-30%) and the group with low coverage are the remaining points with the value of level 1 (less than 10%). . The assessment results at the fixed monitoring points in Nha Trang Bay showed that the monitoring points located in the strictly protected area all had a high value of hard coral coverage and remained stable over time from 2002 – 2015. Meanwhile, most of the monitoring points outside the strictly protected area have fluctuations in a downward trend. Compared with the results in 1994 (over 25 years), the average coverage of Nha Trang Bay corals is about 30%, the current coral coverage is 7.2%. The area of ​​coral reefs decreased from 754ha to 636.6ha (down 117.4ha, equivalent to 13.5%). 9 species of hard corals that are resilient Dr. Hoang Xuan Ben said that the decline of coral reefs in the bay has many causes such as: Exploiting destruction by explosives, cyanide (currently no longer available); environmental pollution (tourism activities, waste discharge, aquaculture …) altering living conditions, appearing diseased corals, outbreak of coral-eating organisms (starfishes) and local eutrophication; coral bleaching phenomenon and natural disasters (storms, floods) … However, the biggest loss of coral reefs is due to the leveling process, construction of tourism infrastructure and people in the coastal and island areas. The leveling not only loses the area of ​​the coral reef but also sends sediment into the sea, causing deposition on the reef surface, causing the coral to die. Over the past time, the Institute of Oceanography has experimented with restoring corals in Nha Trang Bay, has identified 9 recoverable hard corals with a survival rate of over 60%, the average growth rate from 0. , 4 – 6.5mm / month. This result brings certain effects, contributing to minimizing adverse impacts on coral reefs, improving reefs by increasing coral cover, increasing sustainable attachment prices for corals. To restore and create a stable environment for the development of the reef biome. However, compared with other recovery areas in Vietnamese waters such as Ly Son, Binh Dinh, and Con Dao, the survival rate of the recovered corals in Nha Trang Bay is not high. Some of the causes are identified such as: coral damage, competition between species, environmental quality changes due to indirect activities from humans and other factors such as dynamic mode, coral. wounded at the cuts. Therefore, the province needs a comprehensive assessment to have a solution to this problem. VL

1. Which province has flying sand dunes? Quang Binh
Binh Thuan
Pacify Mui Ne sand hill stretches from Binh Thuan to Ninh Thuan, also known as bay sand hill. In this “little desert”, winds sweep the grains of sand, forming many interesting shapes on each hill. Visitors here have the opportunity to experience sliding on the sand, admiring the shape, color, contrast … at different times. Early morning or sunset is a good time for you to visit this sand dune, so avoid noon because the temperature is high, which can cause burning feet. Image: Poheni . 2. How many marine protected areas does Binh Thuan have? 2 marine protected areas
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4 marine protected areas 2 marine protected areas Cu Lao Thu (Phu Quy) and Cu Lao Cau (Hon Cau) are destinations that attract travelers. At Cu Lao Cau, you have the opportunity to see the diverse vegetation and coral, try catching fish and shrimp on colorful rocky reefs or check-in at Yen cave, Ba Hon cave, Nam Hai temple. … Cu Lao Thu gives visitors the experience of fishing, canoeing on the sea, visiting islands such as Tranh island, Egg island, Cao Cat mountain, Linh Son pagoda, Doi cape (Mo Thay) .. . Image: Apollo.aa . 3. What is the famous freshwater lake in Binh Thuan? Sea Lake
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White intercession Bau Trang is a famous landmark about 60 km from Phan Thiet city. This is the only freshwater lake in Bac Binh district, Binh Thuan province. Bau Trang is divided into 2 parts by a crossing sand hill. The dry season will be a good opportunity for you to conquer this most beautiful sea route in Vietnam. The ideal time for you to visit and take photos at Bau Trang is around 5am-9am or 16pm-18pm. Image: Trmy16_. 4. Which rocky beach in Binh Thuan has the most colors and shapes in Vietnam? Rock Jumping Beach

Dinh Cau floating rocky beach

Co Thach stone beach The rocky beach at the foot of Co Thach pagoda is also known as Ca Duoc beach or Bay Mau rock. This rocky beach stretches for more than 1 km, concentrating countless stones of different shapes and colors, adding sparkle whenever water waves crash. Image: Hoshino_aoi . 5. Which Cham Pa Temple does Binh Thuan have? Ponagar tower

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Banh It Tower Poshanu Cham Tower is 7 km from Phan Thiet city center. This place preserves outstanding architectural features of ancient Cham culture. In the golden brown background and the quintessential lines of the Cham Tower, you can easily take pictures of the mysterious and artistic beauty. Image: Somaly_ng. 6. Which typical garden in Binh Thuan? Pineapple
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Sugarcane During your trip to Binh Thuan, do not forget to visit the dragon fruit garden with fruit trees to check-in and watch the sparkling night scene here. Summer is also a good time for visitors to enjoy the sweet and cool dragon fruits. Image: Tienhappys . 7. What is the name of the tallest lighthouse in Vietnam in Binh Thuan? Ke Ga Lighthouse
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Mui Dinh Lighthouse Ke Ga is the tallest lighthouse in Vietnam with 65 m. To reach the top, visitors will have to go through 183 spiral stairs. The top of the lighthouse has a fairly large balcony. From here, you have the opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of the vast sea. The lamp in the tower can illuminate for nearly 40 km. Besides guiding the way for boats, Ke Ga lighthouse is also a place to attract young people to check-in. Image: Lis_roma. Mui Ne is pristine beauty under the camera angle from above Mui Ne is the arrow of a sea in the city of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. This is a tourist attraction that attracts local visitors by the idyllic beauty of white sand and blue sea.

The coral reefs in Con Dao waters have been recovered after the “catastrophe”. RECOVERY 7 TYPES OF MARRIES Con Dao sea area is considered to be the place with the highest marine biodiversity in Vietnam with coral reefs playing an important role. However, since 1997, the coral in Con Dao sea has developed slowly, in many places, the coral has died and bleached. Therefore, the Provincial People’s Committee “ordered” Con Dao National Park and Institute of Oceanography project “Selection of applied models of hard coral restoration in ramsar area of ​​Con Dao National Park”. Associate Professor – Dr. Vo Si Tuan, Former Director of Institute of Oceanography (Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province) – project manager, said that the coral reef restoration was done in 3 areas: Dat Doc, Southwest of Hon Tai (recovered on natural bottoms) and Bai Cat (restored on artificial bottoms). Rehabilitation activities include: assessment of current conditions, removal and fixation of corals, and monitoring of survival and growth (conducted 5 turns over a 2 year period). Accordingly, there are 7 types of corals belonging to 3 varieties: Acopora, Montipora and Pocillopora selected to be restored in the waters of Con Dao. In addition, some types with beautiful shapes and colors such as Echinophyllia echinoporoides, Oxypora glabra, Echinophyllia cehinoporoides were also tested to create diverse habitats for ecotourism. In the coral restoration area on the artificial bottom, the scientists split the pieces and then fixed the corals to 150 dome-shaped concrete tanks. In areas with natural bottoms to ensure good coral growth, scientists make direct fixings on dead corals by wire or drawstring. To make sure, the group used a 35cm iron pole or 10cm steel nail mounted on the dead coral foundation as a support. Talking about the project implementation process, Associate Professor, Dr. Vo Si Tuan said that the project team of up to 20 people (including scientists from Nha Trang, Con Dao National Park staff and fishermen) is not concerned. day and night, wind waves to work both on the sea and under the ocean. In particular, the hardest thing is to bring 150 dome-shaped concrete tanks of 100x60cm size to the sea. After being manufactured in Con Dao, these 150 tanks were implemented by the team implementing the project to rent a crane to Ben Dam port. From here, it takes 25 more boat trips to transport these concrete tanks to Hon Bay Canh. Dozens of healthy fishermen were mobilized to bring the concrete tub to Cat Lon beach (Hon Bay Canh) and put it in the right position (distance from 0.5-1m). According to Mr. Tran Dinh Hue, Deputy Director of Con Dao National Park, the agency in charge of the project, said that he has accompanied the scientists of the Institute of Oceanography during 2 years of implementing the project. The project is carried out entirely on the sea, under the ocean, so it is very difficult, depends a lot on weather factors. “Sometimes, when we are implementing the work, the weather is unfavorable, the waves are strong, the wind is strong, we have to stay 10 days before we can continue to deploy”, Mr. Hue said. SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT After 2 years (from October 2018 to September 2020), implementing an experimental coral restoration in Con Dao waters showed that corals have recovered well. Specifically, according to a detailed assessment of the current status of the bottom of the coral restoration area in September 2020, it shows that the amount of coral has been significantly improved through the coverage data of living corals. Accordingly, in Bai Cat Lon area, the coverage of hard corals varies from 0-13.1%. Hon Tai area The coverage of hard corals increased from 3.8% to 13.1%. Similarly for the Dat Doc area the coverage of hard corals increased from 0.6% to 10%. Thus, after 2 years of restoring corals, coverage of average hard corals at the three recovery points increased from 1.5 to 12% with the number of more than 4,400 coral groups restored on the natural bottom and 1,600 coral groups have been restored on the man-made reef. Mr. Nguyen Cong Danh, Director of the Department of Science and Technology, said the project “Selecting an application model for recovery of hard corals in the ramsar area of ​​Con Dao National Park” is an experimental project of great significance to the province and country. In particular, coral rehabilitation and development for the Con Dao ramsar area has achieved the main goal of improving coral reefs by increasing coral cover, increasing the cost of sustainable attachment for corals. restore and create a stable environment for the development of the coral reef biomes. From there, contributing to biodiversity conservation and restoration of natural resources, improving the quality of the ecosystem.

The sea in Tuy Phong is still very unspoiled. This is the beach in Binh Thanh commune, adjacent to the ruins of Co Thach pagoda.

Along the shore, sometimes there are natural rocks with strange shapes.

7 Color rocky beach is the most famous landscape of Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province.

The gentle rocky beach is located on the edge of the sea created by nature with many colors and shapes.

Tourists are very excited to visit and take photos at 7 Color rocky beach.

In Binh Thanh commune, there is La Gam cape, which is a place associated with the long-established sea village.

And this is Ganh Rai, located next to the coastal road connecting Lien Huong with Phan Ri Cua

Going along the sea road down the south, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the Ganh Son beach.

This landscape has beautiful red-sand stalactites protruding from the sea, so it is called Ganh Son.

Nature has created wonderful landscapes along Tuy Phong beach.

Ganh Son is located in Chi Cong commune, Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province. Every afternoon, beautiful men and women in the Ganh Son beach village go to the sand to sit and chat.

In the distance, the fishing boats of Duong fishermen anchored after the fishing trip returned.

After the working day, locals often take their children to bathe and play at sea.

From Ganh Son, with a view to Binh Thanh, the traveler can clearly see the wind power pillars that have unique characteristics of this land.