Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay losing its hue

This aerial photo taken from a seaplane shows tourist boats sailing on the waters of Ha Long Bay on December 28.

Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay is losing its famous turquoise hue as pollution and over-development threaten its wildlife and picture-perfect image.

The UNESCO site is one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations, with more than seven million people visiting its blue-green waters and rainforest-topped limestone islands last year.

But the bay’s…

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News Source: phys.org


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