Immediately after the discovery, the group carefully cut away the net wrapped around the turtle and contacted forest rangers from the Ben Dam Ranger Station for assistance. After receiving first aid and having oil cleaned from its shell and body, the turtle was cared for and successfully released back into the ocean.

The hawksbill turtle was difficult to spot as it was trapped in a net mixed with an oil slick.

Its body was covered in oil believed to have leaked from fishing and transport vessels.

One of its front flippers had been seriously injured due to prolonged entanglement in the fishing net.

This incident serves as another stark reminder of the devastating impact of “ghost nets” and abandoned fishing gear on marine ecosystems, particularly endangered sea turtle species whose populations continue to decline. What may seem like harmless discarded nets can become deadly traps beneath the sea.

Local residents, together with staff from the Ben Dam Ranger Station, helped remove oil and marine parasites attached to the turtle’s shell.

After the turtle was released, volunteers also collected oil-contaminated fishing nets and marine debris that had washed ashore in the area.

Every small action—such as collecting litter, preventing fishing gear from being discarded into the sea, or actively participating in environmental conservation activities—helps preserve Con Dao’s clean, healthy, and vibrant marine ecosystem for future generations.

TAI SINH ZONE – THE BEST SUNSET VIEWPOINT IN CON DAO AND A PLACE TO RECHARGE YOUR GREEN SPIRIT

If you are looking for a meaningful and relaxing place to watch the sunset in Con Dao, Tai Sinh Zone is a destination not to be missed. Located in the Ben Dam area, it is approximately 20 minutes from the town center.

Tai Sinh Zone is not only an ideal location to witness Con Dao’s spectacular sunsets but also an inspiring environmental space dedicated to sustainability. Recycled materials are creatively transformed into unique artistic installations and photo spots that are both visually appealing and environmentally meaningful.

Visitors can relax by the tranquil sea, enjoy refreshing drinks and light BBQ snacks, and immerse themselves in nature. The best time to experience the sunset is between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM, especially during the summer months (April to June), when the sun sets slowly and vibrant colors reflect across the water.

Tai Sinh Zone regularly organizes beach clean-up activities and community awareness programs focused on marine conservation, plastic waste reduction, and promoting a lifestyle that coexists harmoniously with nature.

In collaboration with the volunteer group “For a Green Con Dao – Trash 2 Art,” Tai Sinh Zone also offers free conversational English and German language classes for secondary school students, high school students, working adults, and local business owners on the island.

These meaningful initiatives contribute significantly to protecting marine ecosystems and strengthening Con Dao’s image as an environmentally responsible destination.

Contact Information

Mr. Phuong: +84 917 098 097