Marine Protected Area Hon Mun, situated in Nha Trang Bay, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province consists of some islands called Hon Tre, Hon Mieu, Hon Tam, Hon Mot, Hon Mun, Hon Cau, Hon Vung, Hon Rom, Hon Noc.
The area of the marine protected area is estimated 160km², comprising of 38km² land and 122km² water areas surrounding the islands. According to the research, the marine protected area processes the most plentiful and various coral reefs in Viet Nam with 350 species. It is the position next to the hot sea current line coming from the equator that is the ideal condition for the fast growing of coral reefs and sea creatures with 196 species of fish, 112 species of crustacean, 27 species of pelmatozoa and 69 species of sea weed. The bottom of the sea is the place to make interesting and valuable observation and research of the marine researchers, and visitors who would like to know more about the mysteries of the oceans.
