Vietnam's whale temples reveal secrets of the sea

A 20-foot skeleton of an unidentified species of baleen whale is displayed at Lang Ong Thuy Tuong, a whale temple in Ho Chi Minh City's coastal Can Gio district. Vietnam's whale temples are part of a centuries-old fishing tradition and offer valuable insights into the country's marine life. (All photos courtesy of the Center for Biodiversity Conservation and Endangered Species)LifeCoastal shrines unite a centuries-old tradition with modern researchANNE PINTO-RODRIGUESSeptember 6, 2026 07:30 JST