Chinese diver detained for allegedly spearing, eating endangered turtle in world's most biodiverse waters

VNExpress - Sep 19, 2026

Indonesian authorities are holding a Chinese diving instructor over the alleged killing and eating of a critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle in the Raja Ampat marine conservation area.

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