Vietnam: Overcoming IUU, Binh Dinh seafood exports increased dramatically

This year, the seafood export industry in general and tuna products in particular in Binh Dinh province faced many difficulties. The fishing grounds have declined, gasoline prices have increased, and exports to the European and American markets are full of barriers due to strict sanctions on illegal, undeclared and unregulated fishing activities. determined (IUU). In difficulties, fishermen, businesses and associations accompany and support each other to overcome difficulties and gradually find a sustainable direction. At the beginning of the year, the price of gasoline increased, while the catch was decreasing, the price of tuna did not increase, making many ship owners bored. Mr. Le Van Minh, in Hai Cang ward, Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province, owner of fishing boat BD 91464, who specializes in tuna fishing, said that this year fishermen's income is lower than a few years ago. “Each trip out to sea, on average, the boat catches about 20 tuna, every trip is quite new to catch 40 ...