Wednesday April 9, 2025
Vietnam News —
Authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta regularly release juvenile aquatic creatures into natural waters to help replenish fishery resources and raise public awareness of conservation efforts.
The delta is Việt Nam’s main hub for fisheries and leads the country in seafood exports.
Each year the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment releases fingerlings into waters on April 1, the traditional day of Việt Nam fisheries sector, under a nationwide initiative to regenerate aquatic stocks.
In the delta, this activity is carried out frequently by local authorities, organisations and the general community.
Quảng Trọng Thao, chairman of the Kiên Giang Province Fisheries Association, said the association worked with relevant agencies and the An Minh District People’s Committee to encourage residents and businesses to take part in releasing millions of juvenile shrimps and crabs and broodstock on April 1 during the past decade.