Sea turtles (Chelonioidea) are rare and endangered animals which are facing a risk of extinction on a global scale and are being protected by many countries around the world, including Vietnam.
Con Dao Island A serene home for precious turtles 11:27 | 11/12/2020
Con Dao Island A serene home for precious turtles
The listing honours the great biodiversity conservation efforts from Vietnamâs authorities and confirms the strong commitment of local and national agencies in protecting the countryâs rare species.
In October, during the eighth meeting of the signatories to the MoU on the Conservation and Management of Marine Turtles and their Habitats of the Indian Ocean and South-East Asia (IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU), the Vietnamese delegationâs proposal to include Con Dao National Park in the IOSEA Network of Sites of Importance was officially accepted.