A precious and rare Vich sea turtle released into sea

TTH.VN - After receiving a Vich sea turtle on the evening of April 4, the Quang Dien District Forest Protection Department and the Provincial Fisheries Sub-Department took care of and released it back to the sea.

A valuable and rare sea turtle released back to marine environment A 33kg Vich sea turtle released into sea A turtle listed in the Red Book released into the sea A turtle in the Red Book released into the sea

Vich sea turtle when being discovered

The Vich sea turtle was discovered by Mr. Van Danh in Quang Thanh commune, Quang Dien district at the drain to the Tam Giang lagoon.

According to the Fisheries Sub-Department, this is an Vich sea turtle (scientific name Lepidochelys olivacen), a species of sea turtles. The Vich sea turtle was found in normal health, 35 kg in weight, 90 cm in length, 55 cm in width, with a chip attached to the left fin.

This sea turtle is listed as a species which is easily vulnerable and trade prohibited as its number is declining due to the polluted habitat and over-hunting. In Vietnam, Vich sea turtle is a rare animal in the Critically Endangered category (EN C1) in the Red Book.

By HOANG THE