Dak Lak expands mangrove forests to restore O Loan lagoon ecosystem

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Nguyen Van Uoc (O Loan Commune, Dak Lak Province) voluntarily tends mangrove species such as sonneratia and rhizophora in the O Loan Lagoon mangrove forest. Photo: Tuong Quan – VNA
The ecosystem of O Loan Lagoon is gradually recovering, creating abundant aquatic resources for local communities. Photo: Tuong Quan – VNA
The large-scale mangrove planting project at O Loan Lagoon contributes to improving the natural ecological environment. Photo: Tuong Quan – VNA
O Loan Lagoon holds strong potential for fisheries, aquaculture and tourism development thanks to the preservation of mangrove “green belts.” Photo: Tuong Quan – VNA
Local residents tend nipa palms intercropped within the mangrove forest at O Loan Lagoon. Photo: Tuong Quan – VNA
Local residents take part in mangrove planting at O Loan Lagoon under projects implemented by the Institute of Ecology and Works Protection (Vietnam Academy for Water Resources). Photo: Tuong Quan – VNA
Dak Lak expands mangrove forests to restore O Loan lagoon ecosystem
In recent years, climate change and negative human impacts have caused serious water pollution at O Loan Lagoon (O Loan Commune, Dak Lak Province), leading to the decline and disappearance of many aquatic species. Since 2024, a large-scale mangrove planting project implemented in the area has helped improve water quality and gradually restore the lagoon’s natural ecosystem. Photo: Tuong Quan – VNA