Phu Quoc Volunteer Group Fights Coastal Pollution in Viet Nam
Phu Quoc, also known as Pearl Island, renowned as a captivating tourist destination for both domestic and international travelers, is not just an idyllic getaway but also a cherished home and livelihood source for many. Phu Quoc Clean and Green (PQSX) is at the forefront of preserving this paradise – a collective of passionate individuals […]
Saving Phu Quoc’s Coral Reefs: Against Plastic Pollution and Ghost Gear
Coral Reefs vs. Ghost Gear Mr. Ly Vanh Tha, clad in a diving suit, gradually disappears into the embrace of the rolling ocean waves. He diligently cleans coral reefs for hours beneath the sea, meticulously untangling every ghost net and cutting each piece of entwined fishing line. Tha has dedicated over 13 years to this […]
A Community-based Approach in Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Phu Quoc, a Vietnamese island off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand, joined WWF’s Plastic Smart Cities initiative in 2019, and is now implementing pilot projects with the goal of reducing plastic pollution by 30% in their pilot areas. One such pilot is in Da Chong, a small village of 1,485 people […]