Illustrative image (Source: Internet)Binh Thuan (VNA) – A temporary ban on the exploitation of mollusks andbivalves, including scallops and clams, in the sea waters has been issued bythe central province of Binh Thuan as an effort to protect and regenerate thesemarine resources.
Specifically, organisations and individuals are not allowedto buy, transport, process and sell mollusks and bivalves – the local seafoodspecialties – from April 1 to July 31, as this time is the breeding season ofshellfish.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment has informed local fishermen, ship owners and seafood traders ofthe ban.
Meanwhile, the fisheries inspectorate has been asked tocoordinate closely with border guards, and People’s Committees of coastaldistricts and communes in inspecting and punishing any violations.
Binh Thuan is known as one of the biggest fishing grounds inthe country. It is home to special kinds of sea bivalves and mollusks that fetchhigh prices.
However, in recent years, marine resource reserves in theprovince have declined due to the deployment of illegal and unsustainablemethods including catching fish fry, fishing during the marine creature’sreproductive season and the use of explosives.
In order to protect the resources of mollusks and bivalves,restrictions have been imposed every year since 2000 during the reproductiveseason.
To effectively manage the exploitation of aquatic productsand to enhance the reproduction of aquatic resources, especially scallops, theprovince has implemented two projects on building a community management modelfor protection and regeneration, as well as improving the efficiency of usingmarine resources in the coastal areas of Tuy Phong and Ham Thuan Nam districts.-VNA
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