Contributing to the protection of the coastal environment and biodiversity of Phu Yen Province, and sustainable development of shrimp farming
Contributing to the protection of the coastal environment and biodiversity of Phu Yen Province, and sustainable development of shrimp farming
Aquaculture has been significantly contributed to the development of many national economies. In Vietnam, aquaculture is an increasingly important part of the national economy. Vietnam has abundant natural resources that are favourable for the development of freshwater and coastal aquaculture. There are approximately 1.4 million ha of water surface that are suitable for aquaculture activities in Vietnam.Phu Yen province is located in South Central part of Vietnam with around 21.000 ha brackish water surface that is favourable for aquaculture activities, especially for coastal shrimp farming. Currentlly, coastal shrimp farming is considered as one of the main economic activities of the province.. Black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) is being the main cultured species in coastal areas. The downstream area of Ban Thach river of Tuy Hoa district, Cu mong lagoon and Xuan Dai bay of Song Cau district are the main areas for intensive shrimp farming in coming years.Like many other coastal
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
Union of Science and Technology Associations of Phu Yen Province
Country:
Viet nam
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 49,770.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 44,591.40
Project Number:
VN/04/008
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
? To organize conferences to unify the crop calendar for each farming area. ? To organize 14 training courses, 8 conference, 2 study tours to cleaner shrimp area in Ben Tre and Ha Tinh, and 2 study tours to the district that had implemented the model in the province for more than 35 persons / times. ? To carry out visit to the model once a week
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Phu Yen is a coastal province in the southern central coast with 190km long coast. Coastal brackish water was about 21,000, favorable for development of coastal aquaculture, particularly shrimp farming here. Shrimp farming here had received the encouragement of local authorities for handle poverty issues, create jobs and increase incomes for farmers
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