These eggs were discovered earlier by the local government and community, who traced the tracks of a mother turtle crawling onto the sand to lay eggs, located the nest, and implemented protective measures until they hatched.

"We always encourage residents, when they discover a mother turtle coming ashore to lay eggs or baby turtles hatching, to immediately report it so that protective measures can be taken," said Duong Hiep Hung, chairman of the Nhon Chau Commune People’s Committee.

The safe release of these 11 baby turtles into the sea this time was a joyful event for officials and residents of the island commune, making an important contribution to biodiversity and marine ecosystem conservation.

Sea turtles are a rare and protected species listed in the Red Book of both Vietnam and the world.

Recently, in Nhon Chau commune and the former Nhon Hai commune, now Quy Nhon Dong ward, regular awareness campaigns have been held to promote the protection of the environment and rare marine animals.

Thanks to these efforts, local residents have become more aware of safeguarding turtle nesting beaches. When they encounter a turtle laying eggs, they ensure the mother turtle’s safety, and when turtles become entangled in fishing nets, they are rescued and released back into the sea.

The Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee has issued a directive to coastal departments, agencies, and localities to strengthen enforcement of laws protecting endangered and rare marine species.

The provincial Department of Industry and Trade was asked to direct market surveillance forces to inspect and prevent the illegal trade or advertising of products made from marine wildlife.

The provincial police and border guard were tasked with stepping up patrols and strictly handling any illegal exploitation, transportation, or trade of marine wildlife.

Rare sea turtle lays eggs on Lam Dong province's Hon Cau Beach

A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), an endangered species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book, recently returned to lay eggs on Cau Cang Beach on Hon Cau Island, Lien Huong commune, the south central province of Lam Dong.