More efforts needed to preserve biodiversity on Ly Son Island

TIN LIÊN QUAN
	Quang Ngai seeks measures for sustainable tourism on Ly Son island
	Climbing up Thoi Loi mountain in Ly Son Island

Ly Son Marine Reserve in central Quang Ngai province, covering Ly Son Island and its surrounding areas, has a water surface of more than 7,100 hectares.

A corner of Ly Son island. (Photo: Vietpower Travel)

The sea protected area is known for high biodiversity and an ecosystem that houses many rare marine species. But these creatures are in danger of extinction due to the activities of local people.

To solve the problems, the provincial People’s Committee adopted a project to use advanced technology to restore coral reefs near Ly Son Island in 2015.

Experts have been sent to survey the coral reefs and raise local awareness of the importance of animal and environmental protection. Local authorities and residents have also been provided with training on how to recover coral reefs.

The province urged Ly Son Island to intensify management of the sea protected area by requesting tour operators strictly comply with the reserve’s regulations and keeping a close watch on the density and development of rare sea species.

The island was also urged to get local people involved in protecting natural resources and to guide them to fish sustainably.

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