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DNO - The scuba diving journey to collect garbage and protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems at Hon Sup Island (Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang City) by local young people and volunteers contributes to conserving the marine environment and spreading the message of green living and environmental responsibility.
The above activity is part of the "Clean Up Son Tra and Da Nang Beach Cleanup Campaign" program, jointly organized annually in June by the Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang Tourist Beaches, the Da Nang City Youth Union, and Da Nang University of Physical Education and Sports.
Huynh Thi Thanh Ngan (a fourth-year student specializing in swimming) at Da Nang University of Physical Education and Sports has participated in scuba diving to collect garbage and protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems for over 3 years. She is also the leader of the swimming team at the program. She shared that the group hopes to contribute their small efforts to create a clean and beautiful marine environment.
Before diving, Ngan and her team carefully observes the area and learns how to remove the nets in a gentle way to avoid breaking coral branches. Through years of participating in coral rescue efforts, Ngan and her team members have gained more skills and experience in scuba diving, from controlling their breath to extending diving distances.
Nguyen Thanh Phong, a fourth-year student specializing in swimming at Da Nang University of Sports and Physical Education and a member of the diving team, shared that each dive down to the bottom to cut nets, remove garbage, or check coral reefs typically lasts from 30 seconds to a maximum of 1 minute and 30 seconds, depending on the diver's physical fitness and the depth of the coral.
Phong said, at the end of the program, his team collected over 200kg of 'ghost nets' and marine debris. Through the program, they hope to spread the message of protecting the 'green sprouts' of the seabed to local residents and tourists.
The message will be widely and strongly conveyed, contributing to promoting the city's sustainable development and affirming its status as a civilized, livable, and worth-experiencing destination.
According to the Secretary of the Youth Union of Da Nang University of Physical Education and Sports, Bui Dang Toan, Hon Sup has been chosen for the program because it is one of the most diverse coral reef ecosystems on the Son Tra Peninsula. Most of nearly 100 freedrivers participating in the program are students specializing in swimming at the university.
To join the diving team, the participants must have undergone strict training and technical assessments. In addition to saving coral reefs, the program has also attracted over 1,200 volunteers from local clubs, associations, and groups to collect waste in tourist areas on the Son Tra Peninsula and along the coast.
The program also promotes plastic waste reduction and marine environmental protection and organized an exhibition on wildlife conservation.
Head of the Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang Tourist Beaches, Nguyen Duc Vu, said that the program has made a significant contribution to improving the landscape and protecting a green-clean-beautiful environment both on the shore and underwater to create a green Son Tra for the future.
At the same time, it raises awareness among locals and tourists about environmental protection. In the coming time, the organizers of the program hope to connect with clubs, associations, and groups to protect natural resources and preserve coral reefs for a sustainable marine ecosystem.
