Fishermen carp about ban on catching baby fishVietNamNet Bridge – Many fishermen in the Mekong Delta region have complained that the ban on catching baby fish in local rivers during the rainy season has been implemented ineffectively, failing to protect marine life and seriously affecting their income. Many fishermen in the Mekong Delta region have complained that the ban on catching baby fish in local rivers during the rainy season has been implemented ineffectively, failing to protect marine life and seriously affecting their income. Since early June, Vinh Hoi Dong Commune’s People’s Committee has seized three fishing nets installed illegally by local fishermen. "The ban is only aimed at curbing overfishing and protecting the livelihood of local fishermen," he said. So far, six people have been fined for using small-sized nets to catch baby fish.

Source: VietNamNet News August 11, 2017 10:41 UTC