Research For Sustainable Aquarial Development In Thua Thien Hue Hydro Power Region, Vietnam

Abstract

Thua Thien Hue province has a fairly large area of irrigation, hydroelectricity and natural reservoirs (98 lakes in 7 districts and towns and a total capacity of more than 1,189 million m3, approximately 5,300 ha). Aquaculture is considered a strength of the province, it actively contributes to the cause of industrialization - modernization of the economy and protection of the ecological environment. Restructuring the agricultural and rural economy helps to diversify economic activities and create conditions for rational and more efficient use of natural resources and resources. The current situation of fishing in Vietnam shows that fishery resources are declining. The strong aquaculture development over the past time has met the increasing demand for food for the society and offset the limitation of fishing output. At the same time, it contributes to the implementation of the strategy "Restructuring the fishery industry towards enhancing added value and sustainable development". Besides, aquaculture also contributes significantly to providing a source of animal protein in the diet of Vietnamese people, especially ethnic minorities and mountainous people. Seafood products provide nearly 40% of the total animal protein for Vietnamese people. However, aquaculture development still faces many challenges such as scattered investment, weak infrastructure, low science and technology content. Aquaculture development is still small, spontaneous and unplanned (often exceeded or disrupted), which leads to the environment in some places showing signs of deterioration, disease outbreaks and imbalance between supply and demand.