Need for integrated analysis and management instruments to attain sustainable fisheries in Vietnam

Abstract

The Vietnamese fisheries have developed rapidly in last decades and have significantly contributed to socio-economic development. However, it is questionable how sustainable development can be achieved due to lack of effective fisheries management. To obtain more insights in the impact and sustainability of marine fisheries, the development and implementation of holistic and effective management approaches is urgently needed. In this work, we introduce three possible management options to attain a more sustainable fisheries management: reduction of fishing capacity, ecosystem based fisheries management and market-based management approach.