Establishment of Bach Long Vi Marine Reserve

The Prime Minister decided to establish Bach Long Vi marine reserve with a total reserve area of ​​more than 27,000 hectares.

Directive document

The scope of the conservation area is the mainland area on the island and along the coast with the outer boundary determined by the line connecting the convex points of the 30m isobath.

This is an aquatic natural resource reserve with conservation objects being coral reef ecosystems, seaweed - seagrass ecosystems, seedling grounds, spawning grounds and aquatic species living in the area.

Part of Bach Long Vi marine reserve

According to the Decision, investment will be made in building the infrastructure of the conservation area. Regarding essential infrastructure, the administrative area for the conservation area will be completed, including: Construction of an office building and auxiliary works for the Conservation Management Board, a museum, a boat dock, roads, and dredging of the boat dock.

In addition, set up markers, buoys, and signs for functional zones, build protection stations, and select locations to build rescue areas for wild, rare, endangered aquatic animals and international migratory species. At the same time, equip equipment for inspection, monitoring, and protection of aquatic resources and resources for specialized forces. Strengthen management capacity to meet the goals of ecological restoration, sustainable development of aquatic resources and marine resources.

The establishment of Bach Long Vi marine reserve will contribute to the conservation and sustainable development of animals and plants living and developing in the reserve, wild aquatic animals and plants, endemic and rare species at risk of extinction, especially species such as: Abalone, Snail, Pearl oyster, Green mussel, Purple clam, Squid, Red lobster...

In addition, it contributes to strengthening the work of protecting national defense, security and sovereignty over the sea and islands of the Fatherland; promoting the role of protecting aquatic resources, island resources, and the environment associated with protecting and developing traditional national culture, historical relics, and humanistic values, contributing to stabilizing the lives and production of people in areas surrounding the conservation area.

According to Vietnam Fisheries