Endangered fish species and seed release strategies in Vietnam
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rare species 
habitat loss
species extinction
vulnerable species
stock assessment
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freshwater fishes
freshwater molluscs
freshwater organisms
marine fish
marine molluscs
marine organisms
brackishwater crustaceans
brackishwater fishes
brackishwater molluscs
brackishwater organisms
resource conservation
resource depletion
rare resources
resource management
habitat loss
species extinction
vulnerable species
stock assessment
stocking (organisms)
stocks
freshwater fishes
freshwater molluscs
freshwater organisms
marine fish
marine molluscs
marine organisms
brackishwater crustaceans
brackishwater fishes
brackishwater molluscs
brackishwater organisms
resource conservation
resource depletion
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Abstract
World economic growth has led to considerable changes in the ecosystem in many places and has raised concerns on global resource management particularly aquatic animal resources and their living environment. In Vietnam, aquatic animal resources play an important role in the national economy and are one of the targets for economic development. However, under high population pressure, high demand for seafood has resulted in unfavorable living environment. Aquatic animal resource has been over-exploited and in some places reported to be declining; hence some species have become extinct or endangered. This paper provides a list some endangered freshwater, brackishwater, and marine species. Moreover, the seed production activities and the release strategies for resource conservation of the government of Vietnam are also presented.
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Chien, T. N., Khanh, N. H., & Truong, N. X. (2006). Endangered fish species and seed release strategies in Vietnam. In J. H. Primavera, E. T. Quinitio, & M. R. R. Eguia (Eds.), Proceedings of the Regional Technical Consultation on Stock Enhancement for Threatened Species of International Concern, Iloilo City, Philippines, 13-15 July 2005 (pp. 139-144). Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines: Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
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