{"id":1867,"date":"2026-01-16T17:33:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/?p=1867"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:33:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:33:36","slug":"sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/en\/sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Turtles in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam \u2013 Save Phu Quoc"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\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\/sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazy-load-active aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/turtle.jpg\" alt=\"Run into Sea Turtle - Phu Quoc Snorkeling\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/turtle.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/turtle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/turtle-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/turtle-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/turtle-400x300.jpg 400w\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"badge absolute top post-date badge-square\">\n<div class=\"badge-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content single-page\">\n<p>A short footage of a hawksbill (one of 5 sea turtle species found in Vietnam) swimming in South Phu Quoc Island, sea turtle is now rarely-seen marine animal in Phu Quoc due to serious threatens from fishing and irresponsible tourism business.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\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\/sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc\/#\">hide<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc_list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc\/#Introduction_about_sea_turtles_in_Phu_Quoc_island\">Introduction about sea turtles in Phu Quoc island<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc\/#Can_you_see_Sea_Turtles_in_Phu_Quoc_now\">Can you see Sea Turtles in Phu Quoc now?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc\/#Protecting_Marine_Life_in_Phu_Quoc_Starts_with_Coral_Reefs_OnBirds_Responsible_Travel_Guidelines\">Protecting Marine Life in Phu Quoc Starts with Coral Reefs \u2013 OnBird\u2019s Responsible Travel Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc\/#OnBird_Phu_Quoc_The_Premier_Snorkeling_Operator_for_Sea_Turtle_Encounters\">OnBird Phu Quoc \u2013 The Premier Snorkeling Operator for Sea Turtle Encounters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_about_sea_turtles_in_Phu_Quoc_island\"><\/span><span id=\"Introduction_about_sea_turtles_in_Phu_Quoc_island\"><strong>Introduction about sea turtles in Phu Quoc island<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vietnam in general has a long coast line of more than 3000 kilometers, many stretched, untouched beaches have been become home to sea turtles, in Vietnam there are 5 sea turtle species in total. A large number of sea turtles usually found in Vietnam Southern where is warmer and provide good habitat for sea turtles to live and nest.<\/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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_see_Sea_Turtles_in_Phu_Quoc_now\"><\/span><span id=\"Can_you_see_Sea_Turtles_in_Phu_Quoc_now\"><strong>Can you see Sea Turtles in Phu Quoc now?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sea turtle is kind of rarely-seen now in Phu Quoc Island due to overfishing and reducing water quality due to pollution by restaurant on small islands, however they are still out there. According to OnBird\u2019s observation record, we have seen sea turtle at least 10 times within 15 days in 2025 May.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42152\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42152\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42152 lazy-load-active\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hinh-rua-2023.jpg\" alt=\"A Hawksbill (a sea turtle species)spoted by a drone in South Phu Quoc Island in Agust 2023\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1132\" data-src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hinh-rua-2023.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hinh-rua-2023.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hinh-rua-2023-800x354.jpg 800w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hinh-rua-2023-768x340.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hinh-rua-2023-1024x453.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onbird.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hinh-rua-2023-1000x442.jpg 1000w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Hawksbill (a sea turtle species) spotted by a drone in South Phu Quoc Island in 2023 August<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"243\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_Marine_Life_in_Phu_Quoc_Starts_with_Coral_Reefs_%E2%80%93_OnBirds_Responsible_Travel_Guidelines\"><\/span><span id=\"Protecting_Marine_Life_in_Phu_Quoc_Starts_with_Coral_Reefs_OnBirds_Responsible_Travel_Guidelines\"><strong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"243\">Protecting Marine Life in Phu Quoc Starts with Coral Reefs \u2013 OnBird\u2019s Responsible Travel Guidelines<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"615\">Sea turtles are not the only marine species in Phu Quoc that need our protection. Countless other ocean creatures rely on\u00a0<strong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"400\">healthy coral reef ecosystems<\/strong>, which support\u00a0<strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"444\">up to 25% of marine life<\/strong>. At OnBird, we believe that marine conservation begins with reef preservation, and we encourage all travelers to Phu Quoc to follow these simple but impactful guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"722\"><strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"665\">Avoid consuming egg-bearing marine species<\/strong>, such as squid with eggs or female crabs carrying roe.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"841\"><strong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"761\">Limit consumption of sea urchins<\/strong>, a species that is facing significant population decline in local reef areas.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"994\"><strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"900\">Refrain from eating pearl oysters (Pinctada species)<\/strong>, which are listed in Vietnam\u2019s Red Data Book but are still widely consumed on island tours.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1122\"><strong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1045\">Avoid having lunch or dinner on small islets<\/strong>, as food waste and wastewater can severely impact fragile reef ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1270\"><strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1183\">Do not participate in recreational or big game fishing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 large fish populations in Phu Quoc are rapidly declining and need time to recover.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1425\"><strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1293\">Do not feed fish<\/strong>\u00a0during island-hopping, snorkeling, or diving tours, as it disrupts natural feeding behaviors and the balance of the reef ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>Do not anchor into coral reef: this is indeed not rare in Phu Quoc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1582\">Join OnBird in choosing\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1473\">responsible travel<\/strong>\u00a0for a sustainable Phu Quoc, where future generations can still experience the magic of the underwater world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"168\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OnBird_Phu_Quoc_%E2%80%93_The_Premier_Snorkeling_Operator_for_Sea_Turtle_Encounters\"><\/span><span id=\"OnBird_Phu_Quoc_The_Premier_Snorkeling_Operator_for_Sea_Turtle_Encounters\"><strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"168\">OnBird Phu Quoc \u2013 The Premier Snorkeling Operator for Sea Turtle Encounters<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\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.<\/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<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A short footage of a hawksbill (one of 5 sea turtle species found in Vietnam) swimming in South Phu Quoc Island, sea turtle is now rarely-seen marine animal in Phu Quoc due to serious threatens from fishing and irresponsible tourism business. 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