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Phu Yen releases breeding shrimp, fish into the sea

The south central province of Phu Yen on March 28 released breeding shrimp and fish into the waters around Ganh Da Dia – a well-known tourism spot in the locality – to re-generate fisheries resources.
Phu Yen releases breeding shrimp, fish into the sea ảnh 1A view of Ganh Da Dia in Phu Yen (Source: tuyhoatourist.com.vn)

Phu Yen (VNA) – The south central province of PhuYen on March 28 released breeding shrimp and fish into the waters around GanhDa Dia – a well-known tourism spot in the locality – to re-generate fisheriesresources.

The ocean release event was part of activities taken by PhuYen to mark 60 years of Vietnam’s fisheries sector.

It has become an annual activity in Phu Yen to protect the localecosystem, popularise adherence to lawful regulations, and raise public awarenessof the role and value of fisheries resources as well as the shared responsibilityof preserving the resources and natural ecosystem.

Addressing the event, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Vice Director ofthe provincial Agriculture and Rural Development Department, reviewed the traditionsof the Vietnamese fisheries sector, while calling on the community to engage inprotecting fisheries resources.

He encouraged fishing vessels to catch fish in theappropriate seasons, using proper net sizes, prioritising off-shore fishing,and avoiding destructive fishing or other activities that harm the environment.

Following the launch ceremony, more than 600,000 breedingshrimp and fish were released into the sea.

Phu Yen, home to nearly 190 km of coastline, is famous fortuna catching and lobster farming.–VNA 
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