(VOVworld)- Quang Ngai province announced on Thursday that it will establish the Ly Son marine protected area (MPA), covering approximately 8,000 ha.
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The sea around Ly Son Island possesses diverse ecosystems and an abundance of aquatic species. (Photo: NDO/Ha Phuong) |
The MPA is divided into a strictly protected area to preserve tidal ecosystems, seagrass, and coral reefs, an ecological restoration zone, and a development zone.
The MPA also defines a protective belt of 2,500 hectares surrounding the conservation area.
Activities aimed at environmental protection, preventing illegal exploitation of biological resources, ecosystem restoration, archaeological exploration, and community-based tourism development will be rolled out as part of the area’s marine conservation programs.
The project’s total funding is 1.5 million USD.