Experience rich biodiversity in Con Dao island

  • Mangrove forest on Con Dao island. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
    Mangrove forest on Con Dao island. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
  • An aerial view of Con Dao island. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
    An aerial view of Con Dao island. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
  • Tourists release young sea turtles on Con Dao island. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
    Tourists release young sea turtles on Con Dao island. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
  • Coral reef in Con Dao island. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
    Coral reef in Con Dao island. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
  • Con Dao island with a historical landmark: pier 914. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
    Con Dao island with a historical landmark: pier 914. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
  • A corner of Con Dao island district. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
    A corner of Con Dao island district. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy
Con Dao National Park, located in Con Dao island district off the coast of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, is one of the few national natural conservation areas that preserves the natural splendor of the ecological system. Rich forests and seascapes are the most significant factors in the development of ecotourism in this region. Con Dao National Park is one of only a handful of national parks to have forest, wetland, and marine ecosystems. The species diversity of marine life in Con Dao is predicated on the diversity of its ecosystems. Coral reefs, with densities spanning from a few hundred to tens of thousands per 100 square meters, are multicolored and produce a vibrant scene in the water. Approximately 1,500 species have been recorded to date, including more than 300 species of marine vegetation, 350 species of coral, and 900 species of marine life. In the list of Con Dao marine life, 7 species are critically endangered, 67 species are endangered or vulnerable, and over 300 hard coral species are on the CITES list. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy

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