DEVELOMENT OF FISHERIES MATERIALS PRODUCTION AREAS IN MEKONG DELTA - CURRENT SITUATION AND SOLUTION

Abstract

The Mekong delta is a largest area and biggest production aquaculture region of Vietnam. The aquaculture production of Mekong delta has always made significant contributions to the overall development of the fisheries industry of Vietnam over time. However, recently, the aquaculture sector, particularly shrimp and catfish - the two key products of the Mekong delta has started to reveal some limitations in production organization methods. The disorganized, spontaneous, and small-scale production is one of the main reasons limiting the effectiveness of this industry. A raw fisheries material production area is a very suitable alternative in the current context. However, reorganizing traditional aquaculture production into a raw material area is facing numerous challenges. This article aims to propose solutions to establish links and gradually form a seafood raw material area in the Mekong delta.