The fishery department inspects the turtle before releasing it back to the ocean (Photo baotainguyenmoitruong.vn)Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - Staff of the fishery department in central Thua Thien-Hue provincehas released a green turtle (Chelonia mydas)back into the ocean.
The turtle hasbeen listed as an endangered species in the International Union forConservation of Nature’s red list.
Earlier, trafficpolice found the marine reptile in a local warehouse in the province’s Loc Tiencommune in Phu Loc district when they were passing by the location for duty.
The fishery departmentthen came for checks on the condition of the reptile’s health, before releasingit back to nature.
The turtle weighs12kg and is 50cm long and 40cm wide.
According to thedepartment, they have rescued and released 17 turtles back into the ocean in thepast four years.
Many Vietnamesecook turtles for their meals, particularly the drinkers, since they are unawareof wildlife protection as well as the violation of laws.
Vietnamese lawprohibits hunting, trading, and storing of wild animals. However, theenforcement of the law has yet to be effective, leading to violation of casesaround the country.-VNA
The fishery departmentthen came for checks on the condition of the reptile’s health, before releasingit back to nature.
The turtle weighs12kg and is 50cm long and 40cm wide.
According to thedepartment, they have rescued and released 17 turtles back into the ocean in thepast four years.
Many Vietnamesecook turtles for their meals, particularly the drinkers, since they are unawareof wildlife protection as well as the violation of laws.
Vietnamese lawprohibits hunting, trading, and storing of wild animals. However, theenforcement of the law has yet to be effective, leading to violation of casesaround the country.-VNA
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