{"id":1080,"date":"2025-12-22T17:13:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T10:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/?p=1080"},"modified":"2025-12-26T10:30:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T03:30:31","slug":"the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quocs-coral-reefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/en\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quocs-coral-reefs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sea Turtles of Vietnam | A Rare Encounter in Phu Quoc\u2019s Coral Reefs"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-header-text entry-header-text-top text-left\">\n<div class=\"entry-image relative\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/t%C3%ACa-%C3%A1nh-bi%C3%AAng_batch-1080x810.jpg\" alt=\"Sea turtle thumbnails\" width=\"1020\" height=\"765\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/t\u00eca-\u00e1nh-bi\u00eang_batch-1080x810.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/t\u00eca-\u00e1nh-bi\u00eang_batch-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/t\u00eca-\u00e1nh-bi\u00eang_batch-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/t\u00eca-\u00e1nh-bi\u00eang_batch-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/t\u00eca-\u00e1nh-bi\u00eang_batch-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/t\u00eca-\u00e1nh-bi\u00eang_batch-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/t\u00eca-\u00e1nh-bi\u00eang_batch.jpg 1200w\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content single-page\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For millions of years, sea turtles have quietly journeyed across the world\u2019s oceans, undertaking some of nature\u2019s most awe-inspiring migrations.<br \/>\nIn Vietnam, they were once a common sight along coastal waters. Today, however, that image is fading\u2014and in Phu Quoc, spotting a sea turtle in the wild has become an exceptionally rare and meaningful encounter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\">\n<p class=\"toc_title\">MAIN CONTENTS\u00a0<span class=\"toc_toggle\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/#\">hide<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/#1_Sea_Turtle_Species_in_Vietnam\">1. Sea Turtle Species in Vietnam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/#2_Regions_Where_Sea_Turtles_Still_Nest_in_Vietnam\">2. Regions Where Sea Turtles Still Nest in Vietnam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/#3_Sea_Turtles_in_Phu_Quoc_A_Fragile_Presence\">3. Sea Turtles in Phu Quoc: A Fragile Presence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/#4_Small_Signs_of_Hope\">4. Small Signs of Hope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/#5_How_You_Can_Help_Protect_Sea_Turtles\">5. How You Can Help Protect Sea Turtles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/#6_Low-impact_Reef_Snorkeling_with_OnBird\">6. Low-impact Reef Snorkeling with OnBird<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sea_Turtle_Species_in_Vietnam\"><\/span><span id=\"1_Sea_Turtle_Species_in_Vietnam\"><strong>1. Sea Turtle Species in Vietnam<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vietnam is home to five known species of sea turtles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)<\/li>\n<li>Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)<\/li>\n<li>Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)<\/li>\n<li>Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta)<\/li>\n<li>Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52902\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52902\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52902 size-medium lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C%C3%A1c-lo%C3%A0i-r%C3%B9a-bi%E1%BB%83n-Ngu%E1%BB%93n-Viet-Nam-Marine-Megafauna-Network-M%E1%BA%A1ng-l%C6%B0%E1%BB%9Bi-%C4%91%E1%BB%99ng-v%E1%BA%ADt-bi%E1%BB%83n-Vi%E1%BB%87t-Nam-399x600.jpg\" alt=\"C\u00e1c Lo\u00e0i R\u00f9a Bi\u1ec3n, Ngu\u1ed3n Viet Nam Marine Megafauna Network M\u1ea1ng L\u01b0\u1edbi \u0111\u1ed9ng V\u1eadt Bi\u1ec3n Vi\u1ec7t Nam\" width=\"399\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C\u00e1c-lo\u00e0i-r\u00f9a-bi\u1ec3n-Ngu\u1ed3n-Viet-Nam-Marine-Megafauna-Network-M\u1ea1ng-l\u01b0\u1edbi-\u0111\u1ed9ng-v\u1eadt-bi\u1ec3n-Vi\u1ec7t-Nam-399x600.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C\u00e1c-lo\u00e0i-r\u00f9a-bi\u1ec3n-Ngu\u1ed3n-Viet-Nam-Marine-Megafauna-Network-M\u1ea1ng-l\u01b0\u1edbi-\u0111\u1ed9ng-v\u1eadt-bi\u1ec3n-Vi\u1ec7t-Nam-399x600.jpg 399w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C\u00e1c-lo\u00e0i-r\u00f9a-bi\u1ec3n-Ngu\u1ed3n-Viet-Nam-Marine-Megafauna-Network-M\u1ea1ng-l\u01b0\u1edbi-\u0111\u1ed9ng-v\u1eadt-bi\u1ec3n-Vi\u1ec7t-Nam-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C\u00e1c-lo\u00e0i-r\u00f9a-bi\u1ec3n-Ngu\u1ed3n-Viet-Nam-Marine-Megafauna-Network-M\u1ea1ng-l\u01b0\u1edbi-\u0111\u1ed9ng-v\u1eadt-bi\u1ec3n-Vi\u1ec7t-Nam-718x1080.jpg 718w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/C\u00e1c-lo\u00e0i-r\u00f9a-bi\u1ec3n-Ngu\u1ed3n-Viet-Nam-Marine-Megafauna-Network-M\u1ea1ng-l\u01b0\u1edbi-\u0111\u1ed9ng-v\u1eadt-bi\u1ec3n-Vi\u1ec7t-Nam.jpg 801w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sea turtle species in Vietnam, Credit: Viet Nam Marine Megafauna Network<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All five species are listed as threatened or endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and are strictly protected under Vietnamese law.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Regions_Where_Sea_Turtles_Still_Nest_in_Vietnam\"><\/span><span id=\"2_Regions_Where_Sea_Turtles_Still_Nest_in_Vietnam\"><strong>2. Regions Where Sea Turtles Still Nest in Vietnam<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sea turtle populations in Vietnam have declined dramatically over the years. Yet, a few coastal and island regions remain vital nesting and feeding grounds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Con Dao (Ba Ria \u2013 Vung Tau):<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Vietnam\u2019s most important nesting site, particularly for green turtles. According to Con Dao National Park data, from January 1 to April 15, 2024, 65 successful nests were recorded. Thirteen female turtles were tagged for tracking, and 3,374 hatchlings were safely released into the ocean under close supervision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-52983 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/1_batch-2\/#main\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1_batch-1.jpg\" alt=\"C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, Ngu\u1ed3n: V\u01b0\u1eddn Qu\u1ed1c Gia C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1_batch-1.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-53473\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-1-53473\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Con Dao Island, Cre: Con Dao National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/2_batch-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_batch-1.jpg\" alt=\"T\u1ed5 r\u00f9a t\u1ea1i C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_batch-1.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-53481\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-1-53481\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">A sea turtle nest, protected and monitored by Con Dao National Park, Cre: Con Dao National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/3_batch\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_batch.jpg\" alt=\"R\u00f9a con \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c th\u1ea3 v\u1ec1 bi\u1ec3n\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_batch.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-53489\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-1-53489\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">A sea turtle hatchling make it way to the ocean after emerging from the nest, Cre: Con Dao National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Hon Cau (Binh Thuan):<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Once a notable nesting site, now rarely visited by turtles. The area is still home to coral reefs and a rich marine ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Hon Mun Marine Protected Area (Khanh Hoa):<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>On October 4, 2024, a hawksbill turtle was recorded by a conservation officer\u2019s bodycam\u2014marking the first confirmed sighting in this area after many years. But Hon Mun is now one of the worst coral reefs in Vietnam due to irresponsible tourism activities<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Quang Tri, Quang Nam, and Ninh Thuan:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Some beaches in these provinces have historically served as nesting grounds, though recent records are extremely limited. Across these regions, conservation programs continue, including relocating eggs to safe hatcheries and releasing hatchlings into the sea\u2014crucial efforts to sustain their life cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sea_Turtles_in_Phu_Quoc_A_Fragile_Presence\"><\/span><span id=\"3_Sea_Turtles_in_Phu_Quoc_A_Fragile_Presence\"><strong>3. Sea Turtles in Phu Quoc: A Fragile Presence<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u2013 In Phu Quoc,\u00a0<em><strong>only two species<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0have been documented: Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) &amp; Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-2\" class=\"gallery galleryid-52983 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/doi-moi-3\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/%C4%91%E1%BB%93i-m%E1%BB%93i-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"244\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/\u0111\u1ed3i-m\u1ed3i-1.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-52955\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-2-52955\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Harksbil Turtle, Credit: SSI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/rua-xanh-nguon-justin-busa-unsplash_batch-2\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R%C3%B9a-xanh-ngu%E1%BB%93n-Justin-Busa-Unsplash_batch.jpg\" alt=\"R\u00f9a Xanh (ngu\u1ed3n Justin Busa, Unsplash) Batch\" width=\"365\" height=\"244\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/R\u00f9a-xanh-ngu\u1ed3n-Justin-Busa-Unsplash_batch.jpg\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-53244\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-2-53244\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Green Turtle, Credit: by Justin Busa on Unsplash.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Several local islets still bear names that reflect a past connection with turtles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/turtle-island-doi-moi-phu-quoc-island-map\/#\">Hon Doi Moi (Hawksbill\u2019s Island)<\/a><\/strong><\/em>: Once a thriving feeding ground for hawksbills, near one of the island\u2019s largest coral reefs.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Chuong Vich Beach:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Believed to have been a traditional nesting site for green turtles.<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"gallery-3\" class=\"gallery galleryid-52983 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/hon-doi-moi-nguon-life-moment-vn-3\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/H%C3%B2n-%C4%90%E1%BB%93i-M%E1%BB%93i-Ngu%E1%BB%93n-Life-moment-VN.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/H\u00f2n-\u0110\u1ed3i-M\u1ed3i-Ngu\u1ed3n-Life-moment-VN.png\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-52971\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-3-52971\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Hawksbill\u2019s Island, Credit: Internet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/chuong-vic-nguon-peppercorn-beach-resort-3\/#main\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chu%E1%BB%93ng-Vic-Ngu%E1%BB%93n-Peppercorn-Beach-Resort.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Chu\u1ed3ng-Vic-Ngu\u1ed3n-Peppercorn-Beach-Resort.png\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-52963\" \/><\/a><\/div><figcaption id=\"gallery-3-52963\" class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\">Chuong Vich Beach, Credit: Peppercorn Beach Resort, Phu Quoc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sadly, unsustainable tourism, marine pollution, illegal fishing, and trawling have caused severe damage to turtle habitats in Phu Quoc.<br \/>\nEven during the breeding season (April\u2013October), sightings are extremely rare, and no natural nesting activity has been recorded on the island in over a decade.<br \/>\nNotably, the local hawksbill population is now classified as\u00a0<em><strong>Critically Endangered by the IUCN<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Small_Signs_of_Hope\"><\/span><span id=\"4_Small_Signs_of_Hope\"><strong>4. Small Signs of Hope<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Amid these challenges, faint yet hopeful signs have emerged. Recently, OnBird recorded the presence of a hawksbill turtle at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/northeast-coral-reef-a-coral-city-in-the-south-of-phu-quoc-island\/\">North East Coral Reef, Phu Quoc<\/a>\u2014a fragile but powerful symbol of resilience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>According to OnBird\u2019s observation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<em><strong>breeding season<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0for sea turtles spans<em><strong>\u00a0from April to October.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>From April 12 to May 4, 2025, five turtle sightings<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0were reported, including one case where\u00a0<em><strong>a pair was seen swimming together<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>At the\u00a0<em><strong>North East Coral Reef<\/strong><\/em>\u2014one of the most biodiverse reef systems in southern Phu Quoc\u2014lucky visitors might witness a hawksbill gliding gracefully through the water during the\u00a0<em><strong>early morning or late afternoon<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0while snorkeling. Reach out to OnBird to get consulted about discovery snorkeling &amp; island hopping to have chance to see sea turtle in Phu Quoc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53261\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53261\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53261 size-full lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR0075_batch_batch_batch-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1575\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR0075_batch_batch_batch-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR0075_batch_batch_batch-1.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR0075_batch_batch_batch-1-686x600.jpg 686w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR0075_batch_batch_batch-1-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR0075_batch_batch_batch-1-1080x945.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR0075_batch_batch_batch-1-1000x875.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A hawksbill turtle swimming at the North East Coral Reef, captured by OnBird on May 4th, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This rare reappearance serves as a vital reminder:\u00a0<em><strong>Every action we take to protect the ocean helps pave the way for sea turtles to return and thrive.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_You_Can_Help_Protect_Sea_Turtles\"><\/span><span id=\"5_How_You_Can_Help_Protect_Sea_Turtles\"><strong>5. How You Can Help Protect Sea Turtles<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Never touch or disturb sea turtles if you encounter them.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid purchasing or supporting the trade of turtle-based products.<\/li>\n<li>Choose responsible professional tour operators who\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/how-important-are-coral-reefs-on-a-need-to-know-basis\/\">respect marine life and ecosystems<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Low-impact_Reef_Snorkeling_with_OnBird\"><\/span><span id=\"6_Low-impact_Reef_Snorkeling_with_OnBird\"><strong>6. Low-impact Reef Snorkeling with OnBird<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"547\">As a professional tour operator in Phu Quoc, OnBird specializes in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tour-category\/tours-in-phu-quoc\/\"><strong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"286\">reef-friendly snorkeling and scuba diving tours<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that prioritize safety and environmental sustainability. Each experience is carefully designed based on scientific insights, with real-time assessments of sea conditions, weather, and coral reef topography \u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/safety-management-in-onbirds-discovery-snorkeling-tours\/\">all tracked through our exclusive in-house system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"787\">We apply\u00a0<strong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"582\">low-impact practices<\/strong>\u00a0at every stage \u2014 from selecting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/snorkeling-gear-at-onbird-behind-every-memorable-experience-is-thoughtful-detail-oriented-preparation\/\">the right snorkeling gear<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/tips-for-responsible-snorkeling-in-phu-quoc-island\/\">providing responsible in-water guidance<\/a>. Our professionally trained team ensures guests explore the ocean in a way that respects and protects marine life.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_53507\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-53507\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-53507 size-large lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR2430_batch_batch-1-1080x945.jpg\" alt=\"Low-impact snorkeling with OnBird\" width=\"1020\" height=\"893\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR2430_batch_batch-1-1080x945.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR2430_batch_batch-1-1080x945.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR2430_batch_batch-1-686x600.jpg 686w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR2430_batch_batch-1-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR2430_batch_batch-1-1000x875.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GOPR2430_batch_batch-1.jpg 1350w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-53507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Low-impact snorkeling plays a vital role in protecting marine ecosystems, Cre: OnBird Phu Quoc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1005\">By choosing OnBird, you\u2019re not just joining a tour \u2014 you\u2019re embracing a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"902\">sustainable and meaningful connection<\/strong>\u00a0with Phu Quoc\u2019s vibrant underwater world, whether you\u2019re snorkeling for the first time or returning as a seasoned explorer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"647\">As the only Phu Quoc-based operator specializing in snorkeling tours,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"305\">OnBird Phu Quoc offers the highest chance to spot sea turtles<\/strong>\u00a0in the waters surrounding the island \u2014 even during the so-called rainy season, which runs from April to October. Backed by\u00a0<strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"501\">in-depth local knowledge of coral reef systems and marine conditions<\/strong>, OnBird crafts exclusive, small-group experiences that take travelers to pristine, lesser-known reefs where sea turtles are most frequently seen.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/comprehensive-phu-quoc-weather-guides-by-months-in-details\/\">Understand more about so-called rainy season of Phu Quoc<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"837\">Whether you\u2019re an ocean lover or a curious adventurer,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"759\">join OnBird for an unforgettable underwater journey<\/strong>\u00a0to explore Phu Quoc\u2019s vibrant marine life in a responsible and enriching way.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Every decision you make\u2014no matter how small\u2014contributes to a future where sea turtles can once again call these waters home.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; For millions of years, sea turtles have quietly journeyed across the world\u2019s oceans, undertaking some of nature\u2019s most awe-inspiring migrations. 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Today, however, that image is fading\u2014and in Phu Quoc, spotting a sea turtle in the wild has become an exceptionally rare and meaningful<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/en\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quocs-coral-reefs\/\">&#8230;[Read More]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1080"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1250,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1080\/revisions\/1250"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/media\/1081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}