According to the store owner, these samples have been collected and displayed since 1989. Before that, the Natural Education Center (ENV) had received information from a volunteer about a local store. Phương is now storing and displaying many turtle specimens on the wall, stairs and around the store. Considering the incident involving the large number of specimens of rare and endangered sea turtles, ENV quickly worked with local authorities to handle and confiscate the exhibits. Currently the case is being investigated by the authorities.

In May, according to ENV records, four individuals of sea turtles kept in captivity at restaurants in Vung Tau and Kien Giang were also rescued and released back to local waters. In addition, 11 cases of advertising on the Internet with samples or products and parts from sea turtles were also handled.

In fact, the captive or use of wild animal (wildlife) specimens for decoration, making scenes unknowingly stimulating illegal hunting, trafficking, captive and advertising of these species, negative impacts on biodiversity as well as efforts of authorities and social organizations in wildlife protection.

It can be seen that, although all 5 species of Vietnamese sea turtles are protected to the highest extent in accordance with Vietnamese and international law, these species are currently seriously threatened by trafficking. illegal sale and hunting. Therefore, the search for criminal responsibility, as well as the trial of the objects of possession, trade, transportation of sea turtles and products from sea turtles are one of the effective measures to deter and prevent prevent violations.

Earlier on May 30, the People's Court of Nha Trang City sentenced Hoang Tuan Hai to four years and six months in prison for illegal gathering, processing and trading of more than 10 tons of sea turtles that were authorities detection in late 2014 - the case is thought to have the largest number of seized sea turtles in the world. This is considered to be the longest imprisonment penalty related to the violations of sea turtles in Vietnam up to now, contributing to increasing the belief in the strictness of the law.

Hopefully, with the success in handling violations, confiscation of material evidences as well as strict trial of offenders on sea turtles, the sea turtle population of Vietnam will be protected and restored. in nature.

Announcing acts of illegally storing and displaying wildlife specimens or capturing wildlife to the hotline 1800-1522 is a way anyone can contribute to the protection of sea turtles in particular and wildlife. general.

22 wildlife were rescued in May 2018, according to ENV records:

• 12 individuals of monkeys, 4 individuals of sea turtles, 1 bear, 2 voocs, 2 individuals of white pheasant, 1 individual loris and many other common snakes.

• Besides, 82 cases of advertising products from wildlife on the menu, hanging outdoor advertising signs and illegally selling on Facebook have been handled.