Tag: Sea turtle
Rare sea turtle rescued in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province
The forest protection department at Con Dao National Park on December 27 rescued and released back to the sea a rare green turtle (Chelonia mydas), which was stranded on a beach in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.
Fund-raising campaign launched to conserve Con Dao sea turtles
A campaign named “Save The Ocean” was launched on Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on November 8 to raise funds for habitat conservation of sea turtles.
Rare sea turtle species found in Co To
VOV.VN - A rare species of sea turtle listed among the wild animals threatened with extinction has been discovered in the coastal area of Co To island, Quang Ninh province, drawing plenty of attention from both locals and tourists.
Con Dao becomes important sea turtle conservation area of the world
Con Dao National Park is the first place in Vietnam to conduct research on and successfully roll out an effective sea turtle protection model, and thus has become an important sea turtle conservation area of Vietnam, region and the world, heard a conference on sea turtle and marine animals taking place on July 26-27.
Short film calling for sea turtle protection released
The Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) has just released a short documentary titled “Sea turtles belong to the ocean”, its 55th media short film, in an effort to increase public’s awareness on the threats to the species, particularly illegal poaching and trafficking.
Wildlife protection requires joint efforts from all stakeholders
Wildlife protection requires the engagement of not only state management agencies but also other stakeholders such as non-governmental organisations, agencies, the private sector, and the community.
Giant sea turtle rescued, released to nature
A 100-kg sea turtle, entangled in a fishing net, was rescued by a local fisherman in the waters of Lang Co township, Phuc Loc district of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, and later released to the nature, leaders of the Lang Co Border Post said on March 16.
Rare sea turtle released back into ocean
VOV.VN - The local authorities of Loc Ha district in Ha Tinh province have released a rare sea turtle that was accidentally caught by a local fisherman back into the ocean so it can return to its natural habitat.
Rare sea turtle returned to nature in Quang Nam
VOV.VN - A rare turtle was released back into the ocean in the central province of Quang Nam on April 1, according to details given by the Tam Thanh Border Station in Tam Ky City.
