2022
DOI: 10.3390/d15010004
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Coral Oasis on Con Dao Islands: A Potential Refuge of Healthy Corals in the Offshore Waters of Vietnam?

Abstract: Coral reefs of Vietnam are highly threatened by a combination of anthropogenic impacts and natural disturbances. As a result, preservation of the remaining reefs is a major governmental concern. Con Dao Islands, located in the coastal area of southern Vietnam in the South China Sea, still possess diverse and healthy coral communities. Coral surveys conducted in 2017–2020 on six sites within the marine protected area of Con Dao National Park revealed extensive coral cover (62.8–95.5%) and diversity (168 stony c… Show more

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“…In the Con Dao MPA, densities of some important fish have decreased due to fishing (Khuu et al, 2020). Tkachenko et al (2023) noted that the conservation of coral reefs in Con Dao is only possible if fishing is totally banned in the area. Seagrass beds are thought to play a fundamental role in maintaining fish populations by providing a permanent habitat or nursery area with a refuge from predation, allowing them to complete their full life cycle (Jackson et al, 2001).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In the Con Dao MPA, densities of some important fish have decreased due to fishing (Khuu et al, 2020). Tkachenko et al (2023) noted that the conservation of coral reefs in Con Dao is only possible if fishing is totally banned in the area. Seagrass beds are thought to play a fundamental role in maintaining fish populations by providing a permanent habitat or nursery area with a refuge from predation, allowing them to complete their full life cycle (Jackson et al, 2001).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the Con Dao MPA, densities of some important fish have decreased due to fishing (Khuu et al, 2020). Tkachenko et al (2023) noted that the conservation of coral reefs in Con Dao is only possible if fishing is totally banned in the area.…”
Section: Implications For Management Of Con Dao Mpamentioning
confidence: 99%