The coral reefs of Nha Trang, Vietnam, are in severe decline due to climate change, overfishing, and pollution.

“Many Mersing folk work as fishermen and are involved in marine-based tourism so their income depends on the coral reefs. “We know from scientific findings that a thriving coral reef ecosystem ...

This has affected not only the local fishing industry — reefs provide food, shelter, and breeding grounds for fish — but also Vietnam’s tourism industry, especially among divers from all ...