There are signs of pollution along the Gulf of Tonkin

(Photo: hanoi.vnn.vn)

Scientists warn the Gulf of Tonkin coast with dozens of beautiful beaches showing signs of pollution.

Evaluation of changes in chemical and environmental factors from 1962 up to now, scientists participated in the project 'Integrated investigation of natural resources and environment in Tonkin Gulf' worth 8.5 billion concurrently identified the Gulf of Tonkin 'as a sign of coastal pollution'.

Typically, the concentration of total suspended solids in coastal waters is quite high. The best is Ba Lat door area with 20-300mg / liter in the dry season and 50-1500mg / liter in the rainy season.

At the summarizing workshop of the program 'Basic marine research and application of technology research' held in Hanoi on July 15, the Gulf of Tonkin was evaluated to show metal pollution such as copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and cadmium (Cd). The most severe are estuaries such as Cua Ba Lat, Bach Dang and Cua Luc.