Foto: Biodiversity of Ngu island, Mat island and coastal sea of Nghe An province
Nghe An coastal area covers an area of 1423.54 km2 with a population of 1,510,830 people.
The length of Nghe An coastline is more than 82 km, there are 6 estuaries, with 45 coastal communes/wards, in which 24 communes/wards have mangrove forests. Mat Island and Ngu Island both have strategic positions in defense and play an important role in economic development. Biodiversity in Mat Island, Ngu Island and Nghe An coastal sea is very rich.
In recent times, coastal fishing is increasing day by day. At the same time, people spontaneously convert the mangrove area to other used purposes such as aquaculture, housing construction, coastal tourism, construction of breakwaters, etc. Therefore, coastal marine biodiversity, especially mangrove biodiversity, has been significantly reduced. Hence, the issue of environmental protection and biodiversity in coastal waters and at Ngu and Mat islands in Nghe An is very urgent.
The book “Biodiversity of Ngu island, Mat island and coastal sea of Nghe An province” is compiled based on scientific data that have been researched and statistic so far.
The authors have assessed the current status of biodiversity and biodiversity management here quite fully. At the same time, the authors have outlined policies and solutions to protect the environment, protect biodiversity, and contribute to the sustainable socio-economic development of Nghe An in the coming time.
This book is a reference for those doing research, management, and teaching in the fields of natural resources, environment, agro-forestry, biology, etc.
The book is compiled by a group of authors with knowledge and experience in research, teaching, and management on environmental protection and mangrove restoration and development. are working in Nghe An and co-edited by Dr. Nguyen Anh Dung and Master Hoang Xuan Truong. This book was ordered by Nghe An Provincial People’s Committee to print 1,300 20x28cm sized books.
