Ba Ria-Vung Tau releases breeding shrimp, fish into nature
The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on March 31 released breeding shrimps and fish into waters underneath of Co May bridge in Vung Tau city and Song Ray bridge in Xuyen Moc district.
Over 1 million shrimps and fish in total were released into nature (Photo: VNA)
Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – The southern province ofBa Ria-Vung Tau on March 31 released breeding shrimps and fish into watersunderneath of Co May bridge in Vung Tau city and Song Ray bridge in Xuyen Mocdistrict.
The activity marked the 60th traditional day ofthe fisheries sector (April 1), aiming to re-generate fishery resources.
At each site, the provincial Department of Agriculture andRural Development and locals released 5000,000 breeding shrimps, and 4,500breeding fish of different kinds. Over 1 million shrimps and fish in total werereleased into nature at the two sites.
Nguyen Huu Nghi, head of the Aquaculture Division under theprovincial Department of Fisheries, said that the annual activity is expectedto protect the environment and balance the coastal ecosystem.
Earlier on March 28, the south central province of Phu Yenreleased more than 600,000 breeding shrimps and fish into the waters aroundGanh Da Dia – a well-known tourism spot in the locality.-VNA
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Over 1 million shrimps and fish in total were released into nature (Photo: VNA) 
