averaging . In the northern mountains up to has been recorded. April and May are the hottest months, with temperatures reaching . Protections Phú Quốc has both a terrestrial national park and a marine protection. Phú Quốc National Park was established in 2001 as an upgrade of a former conservation zone. The park covers of the northern part of the island. Phú Quốc Marine Protected Area, or just Phú Quốc MPA, was established in 2007 at the northern and southern end of the island and covers of marine area. The sea around Phú Quốc is one of the richest fishing grounds in all of Vietnam, and the aim of the protected area is to secure coral reef zones, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests, all key spawning and nursery grounds for aquatic species, including blue swimming crabs. Among the aquatic animals in the protected area are green turtle, leather back turtles, dolphin and dugong. Plastic waste is a growing problem in Phú Quốc, and the local community has organized clean-up efforts. Gallery See also Hà Tiên Islands References External links Travel Guide Phu Quoc Island Island Information & Video of Phu Quoc in Vietnam Districts of Kiên Giang province Islands of the Gulf of Thailand Islands of Vietnam Landforms of Kiên Giang province Cities in Vietnam Fishing communities in Vietnam