Fingerlings Released to Replenish Aquatic Resources at Hon Cau Marine Protected Area
On March 28, the Department of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the Vinh Hao Commune People’s Committee, the Lam Dong Shrimp Association, and relevant agencies and units, organized a ceremony to release fingerlings to replenish marine resources.
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The event was held to mark the 67th anniversary of the Fisheries Sector’s Traditional Day (April 1, 1959 – April 1, 2026).
Addressing the ceremony, Nguyen Van Chien, Deputy Director of the Lam Dong Department of Agriculture and Environment, said that in recent years, the Party and the State have issued numerous policies to support the fisheries sector and steer it toward stable, sustainable development. As a result, the sector has become an important contributor to the country’s socio-economic growth.
The Department mobilized support from associations, enterprises, and stakeholders in the fisheries sector to release 1.1 million fingerlings into the Hon Cau Marine Protected Area and 300,000 fingerlings into Ta Dung National Park on the morning of March 28.
These species, selected for their high economic value and suitability to local habitats, are expected to help replenish aquatic resources and restore ecological balance in the waters.
Leaders of the Department of Agriculture and Environment called on agencies, organizations, and mass associations to continue promoting their roles and responsibilities in disseminating legal regulations on the conservation, protection, and regeneration of aquatic resources.
They also urged local residents to engage in responsible fishing practices, strictly refraining from the use of explosives, electric shocks, toxic substances, and prohibited fishing gear.
At the same time, the Department expressed its hope that agencies, businesses, fisheries associations, and benefactors would continue to accompany and support the sector, helping expand and strengthen resource-restocking activities and enhance their broader impact across society.
According to local authorities in Vinh Hao Commune, the release of more than 1.1 million fingerlings—including giant tiger shrimp, marine fish, and spotted babylon snails—will not only help replenish natural stocks but also support sustainable and responsible fisheries development.
Accordingly, the commune will step up communication efforts among fishermen and direct relevant agencies and organizations to closely coordinate in implementing measures to protect the released stocks, thereby ensuring optimal conditions for their growth.
Lam Dong Province currently has 14 coastal communes, wards, and special administrative zones, along with 24 localities with fishing vessels and a long-standing fishing tradition.
The province has more than 8,000 fishing vessels and over 40,000 fishermen directly engaged in offshore fishing activities; approximately 6,687 hectares of aquaculture area; 140 hatcheries and nurseries; and 208 seafood processing and pre-processing facilities. In 2025, seafood export turnover reached USD 250.46 million.
The fisheries sector continues to play a leading role among marine-based industries and make an important contribution to the province’s socio-economic development.
Immediately after the ceremony, delegates participated in releasing fingerlings into the waters of the Hon Cau Marine Protected Area.