Sea turtles and marine wildlife of Viet Nam.

Explore the iconic sea turtles alongside dugongs, dolphins, sharks, and whales that share Viet Nam's coastal habitats.

All species and sea animals

Chelonia mydas

Herbivorous sea turtle often found in seagrass meadows and near coral reefs, especially in Côn Đảo and central coast waters.

Eretmochelys imbricata

Recognized by its narrow pointed beak and beautifully patterned shell; heavily impacted by illegal trade and habitat loss.

Dermochelys coriacea

The largest sea turtle species, with a soft leathery shell; sightings in Việt Nam are rare but significant.

Caretta caretta

Powerful jaws adapted for hard-shelled prey; recorded in Vietnamese waters, especially offshore.

Lepidochelys olivacea

Small to medium-sized turtle, known for mass nesting events in some regions; vulnerable to bycatch in fisheries.