The Sea Turtle Rescue Station in Quang Tri, centered on Con Co Island, is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of endangered sea turtles, especially green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas). The station responds to reports of stranded or entangled turtles, provides emergency care, and releases healthy individuals back into the wild. It also plays a key role in monitoring, protecting, and restoring turtle habitats and breeding grounds along the Quang Tri coastline

• Rescue and rehabilitation of injured or stranded sea turtles

• Protection and monitoring of turtle nesting sites

• Environmental education and awareness campaigns

• Collaboration with fishermen and local communities for rapid response

• Data collection and biodiversity monitoring

The station is recognized for its prompt rescue operations, successful releases, and community engagement. Local fishermen and volunteers are trained to report and assist in rescue efforts, leading to dozens of successful turtle rescues and releases each year

• Vision: To be a model for marine wildlife rescue and conservation in central Vietnam, ensuring the survival and recovery of endangered sea turtle populations.

• Mission: To protect, rescue, and restore sea turtle populations and their habitats through science-based conservation, community involvement, and public education

• Recognized by the IUCN and Vietnamese authorities for effective conservation and rescue efforts

• Cited as a model for community-based marine wildlife protection in Vietnam