Ha Long has collected more than 8 tons of garbage floating ashore.

The Ha Long City government (Quang Ninh) mobilized 500 people and 30 vehicles to collect more than 8 tons of garbage including sawdust, wooden stakes, and leaves drifting from the sea to the shore of Ha Long Bay.

Authorities are urgently cleaning up waste from aquaculture activities drifting from neighboring seas to the rocky islands in Ha Long Bay.

On June 13, information from the People's Committee of Ha Long City said that this locality had just mobilized 500 people and 30 vehicles to collect nearly 8 tons of garbage including sawdust, wooden stakes, and leaves drifting from the sea to the shore of Ha Long Bay.

Specifically, from June 8 to 9, heavy rains occurred over a large area in Ha Long City, causing humus, leaves, and garbage to drift from the sea to the shore. In response to this situation, local authorities mobilized 500 people and 30 vehicles to collect more than 8 tons of garbage; mainly styrofoam buoys, humus, wooden stakes, and leaves washed ashore in Ha Long Bay.

Sawdust, wooden stakes, and leaves drift onto beaches in Ha Long City.

The huge amount of garbage stuck at beaches such as Bai Chay, Hon Gai, and Ha Long Marina has caused environmental pollution and damaged the beauty of the tourist area.

Meanwhile, the rock islands in Ha Long Bay have also been strengthened with human resources and equipment for cleanup.

Styrofoam buoys drifting ashore in Ha Long Bay cause discomfort and environmental pollution

Starting from the morning of June 12, the Ha Long Bay Management Board coordinated with a number of businesses to mobilize 35 more people and 6 additional vehicles to collect and process waste. On the first day, in the Soi Van Islet area (Vung Vieng), the forces collected about 70 ^m2 of waste. This amount of collected waste will be transported to shore for treatment according to regulations.

About 500 people were mobilized to clean up the beach.

Due to the large amount of waste generated, the collection work is expected to last from June 12 to 24 and will be basically completed.

As Thanh Nien reported, recently, Ha Long Bay continues to be threatened by waste; mainly styrofoam floating from the sea to the rocky islands, as well as many beaches in the area, causing environmental pollution. The Ha Long Bay Management Board said it will handle environmental incidents in Ha Long Bay related to plastic waste, mainly styrofoam floating that is threatening the marine environment.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ha-long-da-thu-don-hon-8-tan-rac-troi-vao-bo-18524061309204645.htm