Phu Quoc is being considered as the most precious capital to develop ecotourism with convincing reasons. The island is not only beautiful beaches and diving destinations, it also has unique features compared to the other traditional areas with residents, the famous pepper production, craft production The best fish sauce and on the island of pearl farms. In addition to native forests, Phu Quoc island cluster is quite large, fertile soil, abundant fresh water and beautiful beaches … It is a potential source of marine ecotourism, combining nature conservation, scientific research.
Marine biodiversity conservation island
Marine conservation areas of Phu Quoc includes 2 areas: the north-east, east of Phu Quoc Island and the southern islands of An Thoi. Water surface area of marine protected areas is 26863.17 ha, of which the strictly protected area 2952.45 ha, ecological restoration area of 13592.95 ha and 10317.77 ha development area. On the north is a large area of sea grass 2 Ham Ninh and Bai Thom, the South
islands have coral reefs that surround the island of An Thoi in Hon Thom Commune, Phu Quoc Island.
Phu Quoc waters is considered rich fishing grounds fish with a total volume of distribution was estimated to be 464,000 tons. With floating fish stocks accounting for about 51%, 239,000 tons; demersal fish and reef fish account for about 49 percent, to 255,000 tons. Coast of Phu Quoc fish group also contains many of the group value seafood such as shrimp, squid, crab, snails dancing, pearl oyster, oysters, mussels, feathers, silk oysters, octopus, sea cucumbers, seahorses … mined with high yield income generation and employment for the people on the island and surrounding areas. The object of this seafood is often exploited in the environs of the islands, coral reefs, sea grass beds and adjacent waters.
Own coral reef ecosystems, through recorded 252 species belonging to 49 genera and 14 families of hard corals, 19 species of soft corals with a total area of 473.9 ha, distributed mainly around the islands in the Nam An Thoi archipelago with an area of 362.2 hectares, accounting for 76% of the total area.
Phu Quoc is one of two localities in Vietnam with the distribution of seagrass ecosystems, where recorded 9 seagrass species, distributed in the eastern part of the island, a few in the North and South islands with a total area area of 10,600 ha.
Due to the coral reef ecosystem and sea grass, suitable habitat conditions and provide abundant food source for fish living in the coral, there are 152 species belonging to 71 genera and 31 families , in which they have high economic value such as 13 species of grouper, CA MO 11 species, 8 species, 7 species of snapper, eight species of marine fish … Make as many as 98 species belonging to 51 breeds, of which 31 red algae, green algae and brown algae. Molluscs, 132 species of three genera of 35 families living molluscs in coral reefs, the most popular is the building module, pearl, clams scales. Echinoderms, 32 species belonging to 23 genera of 15 families echinoderms, including sea cucumbers are the most abundant. In particular in this area recorded the presence of dugong (bow fish), sea turtles, dolphins are the species listed in the list of threatened extinction. Although coral reefs of the core area of Phu Quoc MPA is still in pretty good condition, but many of them have been damaged by fishing in the past. Seagrass area northeast of Phu Quoc island density with many species of fish were also destroyed by the impact of fishing. The rare and endangered species such as dugong, turtles are hunted for food, souvenirs not be prevented effectively. The species and the damaged area must be restored, so it must have a plan to continue the recovery of the species degraded ecosystems.
With the technical assistance of experts in the field of marine conservation agencies American Meteorological and Oceanographic (National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency) and the component of sustainable livelihoods in and around marine protected areas ( Component Sustainable Livelihoods in and around MPAs) in early 2007, a working group composed of members representing the departments of Kien Giang province, together with the Management Board of Phu Quoc MPA management plan to the year 2015, to help effectively manage one of Phu Quoc MPA.
Ecotourism attractions in Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc Islands consists of 22 islands, large and small 550 km2, of which 62% of the total forest land area and stretches over 90 mountains, the departure of a number of important rivers, derived from Ham Ninh mountain Rach Cham, Rach Cai Greece, canals Ham Ninh Duong Dong Cua Can river … with lots of beautiful scenery, make the difference between Phu Quoc island in the neighborhood. Phu Quoc is also home to many beautiful natural landscapes such as Thom and Bai Khem, streams, rocks, streams, avoiding … Special Long Beach topped the list of the hidden beach news agencies as well as international tourists evaluated and voted beach top 5 most beautiful beaches in the world. In addition to natural eco-tourism products, cultural, ecological landscapes in Phu Quoc is very rich, such as: fishing village, village fish sauce, cultured pearls, pepper garden cultivation, Traditional Cultural Revolution ( Phu Quoc prison), Culture and sea food festival also featured.
Come to Duong Dong town to visit the famous barrels of fish sauce and visit the night market. Ham Ninh fishing village with picturesque colorful boats anchored in the bay. In Phu Quoc pearl stores scale with the table information in English. Main beach stretches with pristine clean sand. An Thoi archipelago of 12 small islands south of Phu Quoc is a tourist place for diving with the beautiful coral reefs. When on the island notice strange dogs running around. Smart famous Phu Quoc dog originated on the island, especially have the swirling feathers along the back, and many spots tongue.
Phung Xuan Mai, General Director of Saigon-Phu Quoc Resort, said: tourism business investment in Phu Quoc close to 10 years, Saigon-Phu Quoc and some tourism businesses always play a role pioneer of sustainable eco-tourism in Phu Quoc to mobilize people or a role model for the new investors. From foreign tourist shopping … very interesting with diving tuor comments or vapor enjoy eve and fishermen on the island, horseback riding, shopping and spring cobia book. But where tourists enjoy especially fishing tuor, squid and fish card run.
Last time, Saigon-Phu Quoc same business tourism has contributed to increase the visitors to Phu Quoc, contributing to Vietnam Airlines increases flights daily from 3 to 12 times in late 2009 and 2010.
According to the research of the Department of Business Administration of the University of Can Tho show: Most tourists are satisfied and really fascinated by the natural beauty that the Creator has given to Phu Quoc.
At the international conference “Development of the Mekong Delta river island tourism” in the past Phu Quoc he Hiroyuki Kanzaki, Director of the PADECO (Japan) said, “To travel the Mekong Delta, especially on the island of Phu Quoc tourism development, traffic problems is crucial. Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta region, especially on the island of Phu Quoc tourism is still limited. So save time visitors to this area is also as Phu Quoc modest. Particularly Phu Quoc Island, the natural environment, vegetation accounts for more than 60% of the island … it’s not anywhere in the world also the ecological environment as well as the island. So, in my opinion Phu Quoc tourism development need to keep the ecological environment should apply advanced technology does not affect the environment – Mr. Hiroyuki Kanzaki recommendations.
Up to now, Kien Giang Province has licensed in 21 infrastructure projects on the island of Phu Quoc worth $ 1.7 billion, mainly for the resorts along the coast. Duong To International Airport on the island of 16,000 billion VND (910 million USD), a capacity of 3 million passengers / year expected to be completed in 2012. With planning for Phu Quoc Island has been modified in 2030, after the 2030 vision is actually leverage Phu Quoc tourism development and ecological environment protection will be the top priority of this romantic pearl island . /.