Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb'
World 17:08 29/07/2026From "heatwave simulators" to ecological bootcamps, scientists and conservationists are trying ways to revive and reinforce the famous coral reefs off Japan's Okinawa, decimated by climate-driven bleaching two summers ago.
A close look at coastal coral reefs in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa
Vietnam News 22:35 23/07/2026The Hon Chong beach area in Bac Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam is home to 62 coral species, including many rare varieties.
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa orders tougher coral protection after tourists damage reef
Travel 11:24 23/07/2026Authorities in Vietnam's south-central Khanh Hoa province have stepped up efforts to protect coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay following a recent incident involving damage to the reefs.
10kg of coral broken by tourists in south-central Vietnam beyond recovery: expert
Vietnam News 16:24 22/07/2026The 10kg of Acropora coral broken by two tourists in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, cannot be recovered, a marine scientist has warned, stressing that coral grows only 1 to 1.5cm a year and takes a very long time to regenerate after being damaged.
2 tourists face $951 fine each for breaking over 10kg of coral in south-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:00 19/07/2026Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam are preparing to impose administrative fines of around VND25 million (US$951) each on two tourists who have broken more than 10 kilograms of Acropora coral at Hon Chong Beach in Bac Nha Trang Ward.
'Dread': coral scientists fear bleaching El Nino could bring
World 14:32 22/05/2026The arrival of a potentially powerful El Nino weather system this year could devastate coral reefs around the world already weakened by back-to-back rounds of bleaching, scientists warn.
Patrick Star and 'Drag Queen' crab: underwater robot live stream captivates Argentines
World 14:48 03/08/2025A robot explores the dark, cold, deep sea floor of the South Atlantic, transmitting images of vibrant coral and fish never seen before as scientists give live commentary via YouTube. And Argentines can't get enough of it.
Damaged corals in Vietnam's Nha Trang Bay show recovery thanks to protection measures
Travel 13:05 03/03/2024Authorities detected a significant reduction in coral reefs in Hon Mun Island’s vicinity in June 2022
The Amazing Race Vietnam under fire for challenge that threatens coral reef
Travel 15:36 12/08/2019Steel structures with concrete dishes were put on top of a coral reef to make a puzzle for the reality show’s contestants
420g coral-like stone removed from Vietnamese man’s kidneys
Vietnam News 16:41 16/03/2015Doctors at a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have removed a coral-like kidney stone weighing over 400 grams from an elderly male patient, which they said is a rare case
Diving, pearl mollusk exploring tours a recommendation for visitors to Nha Trang
Travel 15:25 08/01/2015The tours offered in Nha Trang in recent years which allow tourists to indulge in sea diving and exploring the craft of pearl mollusk culture have gained in appeal
