Quang Ninh waters, concentrated in Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and Co To Islands, are home to many beautiful coral reefs with high biodiversity, according to scientists from the Institute of Marine Environment Resources (under Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology).
These following photos featuring the stunning beauty of coral reef on Vietnam’s seabed are taken by those scientists.
Soft corals are diverse in color and shape.
Corals are shaped like small mushrooms.
A coral looks like a bunch of flowers with countless flowers floating along the waves.
Hard corals also have a unique beauty.
The marine area of Quang Ninh has rare coral species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and on the way to recovery.
A school of fish live in coral reefs and seagrass beds.
Branched corals are a group of rare and fast-growing species.
By Phan Hang