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

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

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

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

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

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