The management board of the Con Dao National Park on June 28 announced a temporary suspension of swimming and coral viewing activities at several marine conservation areas from July 1 to September 30 in an effort to help the reef ecosystems naturally recover after experiencing bleaching.

According to the Kien Giang provincial Department of Science and Technology, Phu Quoc boasts around 108 species of coral, primarily found in the shallow coastal waters of the southern part of the island.