Vietnam
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) - Vietnamese name (VN): Vich
This species is widely distributed, but the highest concentration occurs in seawater of
Con Dao island and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago. Nesting season lasts from March
to August.
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)-VN: Doi Moi
The highest concentration was found in seawaters of Catba island (Tonkin Gulf),
Hoang Sa (Paracels), Con Dao island (Southeast water), Phu Quoc island (Gulf of Thailand).
Nesting season lasts from February to May.
Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)-VN: Quan Dong
The highest concentration occurs in seawater of Hoang Sa (Paracels), Nha Trang
(Central), Phu Quoc island (Gulf of Thailand). Nesting season lasts from February to
May.
Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)-VN: Rua Da
This species is distributed mainly in the Tonkin Gulf and Central water of Vietnam.
Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea)-VN: Du Vich
The highest concentration occurs in seawater of Con Dao (Southeast water). Nesting
season lasts from February to June.
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Nesting season of Green turtle in Con Dao in 1997
Results of observations on nesting of sea turtles in June-August 1997 in Con Dao island
Hatch rate of marine turtles in Con Dao island in 1997 |