Quang Tri promotes sustainable fisheries to combat IUU fishing

Quang Tri promotes sustainable fisheries to combat IUU fishing

With more than 191 km of coastline and over 8,000 fishing vessels, Quang Tri province is strengthening measures to work closely with fishermen and fishing grounds to prevent all IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated) fishing violations and move towards sustainable marine resource exploitation.

Checking voyage monitoring system on a fishing boat (Photo: VNA)

Quang Tri targets sustainable fisheries sector

Authorities are simultaneously guiding vessel owners to monitor permit validity, safety certifications and food safety approvals to avoid slipping into non-compliant status. The Department of Agriculture and Environment has been urged to expedite paperwork to ensure qualified vessels can access fishing grounds legally.

Fishing vessel owners have also proactively installed auxiliary devices to ensure backup connectivity in case their VMS equipment encounters problems at sea. (Photo: VNA)

Quang Tri tightens control to prevent fishing‑rule violations

To contribute to the country’s efforts to have the EC’s yellow card removed, Quang Tri has been intensifying measures to prevent IUU fishing. Local forces have strengthened coordination to strictly control vessel movements, catch declarations and regulation compliance, while enhancing communication to ensure fishers operate lawfully.

A camera trap photo of a Chinese serow (Capricornis milneedwardsii) in the Dong Chau – Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve (Photo published by VNA)

Quang Tri province approves wildlife restoration project

The project has a total non-refundable grant value of 48,310 USD and will be implemented in Kim Ngan commune until December 31, 2027. This initiative aims to restore wildlife populations, enhance biodiversity, and reduce illegal hunting through patrolling and the removal of snares.

In the simulated scenario, Lao Bao International Border Gate Station (Vietnam) coordinates with Border Company 320 (Laos) to set up checkpoints and conduct public information campaigns to prevent free migration and illegal cross-border movements. (Photo published by VNA)

Vietnam, Laos conduct joint border protection exercise

The exercise was successfully implemented in accordance with the set objectives and scenarios, ensuring safety throughout. It also provided both sides with valuable experience in managing and protecting the shared border.

Delegates approve the congress' resolution (Photo: VNA)

Quang Tri aims to establish itself as central region’s growth pole

All Party members in Quang Tri should raise the spirit of self-reliance, self-strengthening, dynamism and creativity, working together with unity to make Quang Tri a new growth pole in the central region, said new Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Le Quang Ngoc.

A screenshot of the programme featuring Vietnam's Son Doong Cave. (Photo: VNA)

Israeli TV features Vietnam's breathtaking Son Doong Cave

Israel’s Channel 12 has broadcast the latest episode of its adventure series “Danny Kushmaro: Till the Edge”, highlighting Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave - the world’s largest natural cave - as a destination that tests human endurance, spirit and resilience under extreme conditions.

Yeng is found in Dakrong Nature Reserve (Photo: VNA)

Nine new bird species discovered in Dakrong Nature Reserve

The addition of nine new species not only expands the biodiversity database but also highlights the effectiveness of applying science and technology in biodiversity monitoring. This provides an important basis for developing strategies to conserve, restore, and sustainably manage the special-use forest ecosystem.

An officer of Coast Guard Region 2 briefs fishermen on IUU fishing prevention at the conference. (Photo: VNA)

Conference promotes IUU fishing prevention in Quang Tri province

More than 100 local fishermen, fishing boat owners, and seafood traders from Cua Tung commune attended the event, which provided information on the Law of the Sea of Vietnam, the Fisheries Law, and relevant directives, resolutions, and regulations issued by the Government, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defence on IUU fishing prevention and sustainable offshore operations.