Con Dao National Park recognised as ASEAN Heritage Park
The Con Dao National Park off the coast of the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau received the ASEAN Heritage Park certificate at a ceremony held on April 28.
Some species in the coral reefs of the Con Dao National Park. (Source: VNA)The ceremony also celebrated the park’s 30th founding anniversary (March 31, 1993 - 2023)
The Con Dao National Park covers more than 15,000ha, including over 6,000ha of land and 9,000ha of sea. It comprises 14 islands of Con Son Archipelago, located to the southeast of Vietnam.
With its rich biodiversity, the park was included by the World Bank among the top priority areas among global maritime reserves. In 2013, it was named the world’s 2203rd wetland of international importance by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Secretariat, making this park the 6th Ramsar site in Vietnam and the first maritime site earning this title in the country.
A Nicoba pigeon in the Con Dao National Park. (Source: VNA)Meanwhile, the sea turtle conservation programme implemented here over the last 30 years has helped recover the population of the rare green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). Nearly 2.5 million baby turtles have been released to the nature so far.
Besides, the Con Nao National Park was listed as an ASEAN Heritage Park thanks to not only its unique marine biodiversity but also rich historical and cultural values.
At the ceremony, the park was also granted with a certificate of merit from the Prime Minister for its achievements in turtle conservation./.
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