The management board of the Con Dao National Park on June 28 announced a temporary suspension of swimming and coral viewing activities at several marine conservation areas from July 1 to September 30 in an effort to help the reef ecosystems naturally recover after experiencing bleaching. The management board has reported to the People’s Committee of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, which houses the park, about the coral bleaching issue in Con Dao waters, caused by an abnormal increase in sea temperature due to the El Niño phenomenon.

Source: Vietnam News Agency