Divers 'Unchain' Coral Reefs Under the Sea at Da Nang's Hon Sup

Fifteen professional divers from Da Nang's SUP cooperative, SUP club, and DanangBeach canoe team have undertaken a significant cleanup operation at Hon Sup, located off the coast of Son Tra peninsula. The divers, working in three coordinated teams, focused on removing harmful debris from the seabed at depths exceeding 5 meters.

Their efforts resulted in the collection of over 300 kg of waste, including ghost nets, traps, and cages, from an area spanning more than 500 square meters. The operation was particularly challenging due to the sharp and dangerous nature of the debris, which poses a direct threat to the delicate coral ecosystems and various marine species.

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Những cái bẫy vô hình sắc nhọn này không chỉ gây tổn thương trực tiếp cho san hô mà còn đe dọa nghiêm trọng đến nhiều loài sinh vật biển khác. Bản thân chúng tôi, dù lặn chuyên nghiệp nhưng khi tiếp cận cũng phải hết sức thận trọng, dùng kỹ năng và nghiệp vụ suốt nhiều năm cắt lưới mới hoàn thành được một lượng lớn lưới ma bao phủ san hô.

Dao Dang Cong Trung, a PADI freediving instructor involved in the operation, expressed concern over the "invisible sharp traps" that not only damage coral but also endanger marine life. He noted the extreme caution required, even for experienced divers, to safely remove the extensive "ghost nets" covering the coral.

This cleanup is not an isolated event but part of a consistent, three-year "combat-ready" initiative by the group to revive the coral reefs in the Son Tra waters. Huynh Hoai Thanh, a dedicated member, explained that while the group previously focused on beach cleanups, their core mission has shifted to diving deep to rescue the underwater ecosystem. He highlighted that besides climate change causing coral bleaching, the pervasive waste and nets are direct causes of coral breakage, lack of light, and subsequent death. Despite the small scale of their work, the team expresses pride in their contribution to preserving the marine environment.

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