A Marine Protected Area (MPA) was established in Cu Lao Cham in central Vietnam in 2005 with the main objectives of conserving the marine biodiversity; protecting and effectively exploiting the ecosystems, natural resources, environmental and cultural-historical values for sustainable development; and improving the livelihoods of households in and around Cu Lao Cham Marine Protected Area (CLC MPA). Cu Lao Cham, which is part of the Cham Islands, is located in the South China Sea and administered by the Municipality of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province of Central Vietnam.