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Hoa Binh releases 35,000 fish fry into Da River

The Sub-Department of the northern province of Hoa Binh released 35,000 fry of various fish species into Da River, aiming to regenerate, protect and increase diversity of fisheries resources in the area.
Hoa Binh releases 35,000 fish fry into Da River ảnh 135,000 fry of various fish species were released into Da River (Photo: VNA)

Hoa Binh (VNA) – The Sub-Department of thenorthern province of Hoa Binh released 35,000 fry of various fish species into DaRiver, aiming to regenerate, protect and increase diversity of fisheriesresources in the area.

According to head of the sub-department Hoang Van Son, theactivity also aims to encourage locals to expand fish farming in Hoa Binh Lake,while raising public awareness of protecting fisheries resources andthe environment during the process of aquatic farming andexploitation.

The Da River lake in Hoa Binh province has a total watersurface of 8,892 hectares, which is considered a valuable source of fisheriesof the northwestern region with many rare species.

However, the management over the exploitation and regeneration of fisheriesresources in the area has yet to receive due attention. Over-exploitation of fisheries, including use of banned fishing tools, have posed a risk of reduction in fisheriesresources and the extinction of some endemic species./.
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