GREEN TURTLE SPAWNING
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The Bay Canh site in the Côn Đảo archipelago can accommodate around 30 turtles every night
Vietnam has two nesting areas for green turtles (or hawksbill turtles, chelonia mydas). One is located on the Côn Dao archipelago, where 80% of the country's turtles lay their eggs, and the other on Thit beach, in the village of Thai An (Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district, Ninh Thuân province). During the egg-laying season (between April and November), the Bay Canh site in the Côn Dao archipelago can accommodate around 30 turtles every night. Weighing around a hundred kilos, the turtles have difficulty moving around on the sand. The National Park contributes to the protection of this endangered species by moving the eggs away from the waves. Each female can lay up to 200 eggs overnight. The eggs hatch after 70 days in the warmth of the sun, and the young quickly return to the sea. Their chance of survival is very limited. In the first year, out of 1,000 hatchlings, only one will survive. In subsequent years, out of 5,000 hatchlings, only one will reach maturity. Due to intensive hunting (their meat and eggs are prized delicacies), the number of hawksbill turtles is declining rapidly.
July and August offer the best viewing opportunities. The excursion to Bay Canh Island is organized by the national park authorities (45-minute crossing). The turtles emerge in the middle of the night, which means you'll need to plan to sleep on site. Spartan conditions: bring an electric torch, mosquito repellent and a waterproof bag.
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