7.5 kilo- sea turtle released back into the ocean 

25/03/2021, 10:27

BTO – A sea turtle weighing 7.5 kilos was set back to the sea by Mr. Nguyen Van Xuyen-owner of Trang An restaurant in Phan Thiet city on March 23.

It is reported that Mr. Xuyen, in an attempt to preserve a rare marine species and protect the ecosystem, paid a local fisherman VND 3.5 million for this sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), when the fisherman took it from his fishing net nearby Ca Ty river on the same day.

Green sea turtle-Chelonia mydas is an aquatic species listed in endangered or threatened under the Red book of Vietnam for preservation. All action of catching and killing this marine species are banned and punished in accordance with the laws.

Translated by Phuong lan (Source: Binh Thuan Online)


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