{"id":42099,"date":"2021-08-23T20:27:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T13:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/?p=42099"},"modified":"2021-08-23T20:27:41","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T13:27:41","slug":"sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Turtles in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam &#8211; Save Phu Quoc"},"content":{"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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"AE0fV45Y8J\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/\">The Sea Turtles of Vietnam | A Rare Encounter in Phu Quoc&#8217;s Coral Reefs<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Sea Turtles of Vietnam | A Rare Encounter in Phu Quoc&#8217;s Coral Reefs&#8221; &#8212; OnBird | Phu Quoc Soft-adventure Journeys\" src=\"https:\/\/onbird.vn\/the-sea-turtles-of-vietnam-a-rare-encounter-in-phu-quoc-coral-reefs\/embed\/#?secret=AE0fV45Y8J\" data-secret=\"AE0fV45Y8J\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Hawksbill sea turtle in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam | Turtle Island Phu Quoc\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AzSdKcSFDDE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_about_sea_turtles_in_Phu_Quoc_island\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><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><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea)<\/span><\/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 style=\"color: #003366;\"><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&#8217;s observation record, we have seen sea turtle at least 10 times within 15 days in 2025 May.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"We ran into a sea turtle in the North-east Coral Reef, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nxox0xYRUsA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_42152\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42152\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42152\" 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\" \/><p 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<\/p><\/div>\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 style=\"color: #003366;\"><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 <strong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"400\">healthy coral reef ecosystems<\/strong>, which support <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> \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> during 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 <strong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1473\">responsible travel<\/strong> for 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 style=\"color: #003366;\"><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, <strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"305\">OnBird Phu Quoc offers the highest chance to spot sea turtles<\/strong> in the waters surrounding the island \u2014 even during the so-called rainy season, which runs from April to October. Backed by <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&#8217;re an ocean lover or a curious adventurer, <strong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"759\">join OnBird for an unforgettable underwater journey<\/strong> to explore Phu Quoc&#8217;s vibrant marine life in a responsible and enriching way.<\/p>\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. &nbsp; The Sea Turtles of Vietnam | A Rare Encounter in Phu Quoc&#8217;s Coral<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/sea-turtles-in-phu-quoc-island-vietnam-save-phu-quoc-2\/\">&#8230;[Read More]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9256,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[936,1059,960],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42099","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-phu-quoc-island-explorer","category-phu-quoc-coral-reefs-observation","category-phu-quoc-snorkeling-and-diving"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42099","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42099"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42099\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42099"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42099"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dtabeam.com\/api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42099"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}