This was stated in the report of the State Action Plan on Climate Change prepared by the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
The conclusions of this report have been drawn from an assessment of the possible changes in water temperature and variables such as sea level rise, wind velocity and wave action could trigger ecological and biological changes in marine and freshwater ecosystems, impacting on the distribution and abundance of fishes, The Hindu reported.
The authors of the report argue that it is probable that the marine and inland fisheries sectors take a major hit as climate change affects fish stocks, resulting in decreased yield and loss of livelihood of fishermen.
In the report, inland fisheries have been assessed and it has determined that the risks are posed by the depletion of inland water bodies, increased incidence of water-borne diseases among fish specimens and heavy deposit of silt during floods.
The report stresses that the increase of 0.6 degrees centigrade in sea surface temperature over the past 50 years could affect the growth and life span of several species, especially of the pelagic group.
It has been noted that sardines and mackerels, which were abundantly available off the Kerala coast, had moved away to deeper waters in recent years.
Other findings were that several important marine fish species as well as high-value shrimp have become rare while some traditional species in the Vembanad Lake have disappeared.
However, other species considered threats by fishermen such as puffer fish have become abundant.
The document estimates that the potential decline in mangrove forest habitat due to sea level rise, changes in sediments, pollutants from the rivers and lakes, sand-mining, deforestation, and massive reclamation of coastal wetlands could impact the coastal biodiversity. The clandestine introduction of exotic fish into inland water bodies is another factor that is affecting the biodiversity of fish.
The report mentions the lack of facilities for monitoring marine and estuarine pollution as a severe shortcoming, since the non-biodegradable pollutants have the potential to alter the aquatic ecosystem to a considerable extent.
It outlines a mitigation strategy could be setting up fish sanctuaries for conservation of marine biodiversity, protected sanctuaries for aquaculture development in wetland zones and coastal afforestation to offset the impact of paddy field and wetland reclamation. It also recommends a campaign to create awareness about climate change impact among stakeholders.
According to the report, organic aquaculture and sustainable inland fisheries should be boosted through the integration of fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture. It also stresses the need to strengthen information networking in the inland fisheries sector and create a system for prediction of production levels based on environment factors.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Report on Vietnam Pangasius Sector 2015–2024, produced and released by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) in January 2025, is expected to provide enterprises, importers, and government agencies with a comprehensive overview of key developments in Vietnam's pangasius production and export over the past decade. In addition to highlighting achievements, the report identifies existing challenges and analyzes future opportunities and threats for the pangasius industry.
(vasep.com.vn) Overcoming two years of fluctuation in both export markets and domestic production, Vietnam's pangasius industry has demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a strong determination to seize opportunities and boost exports to various markets. As a result, in 2024, pangasius exports reached USD 2 billion, a 9% increase compared to 2023. This achievement is a source of pride for Vietnam's aquaculture and agriculture sectors.
(seafood.vasep.com) Speaking at a conference to implement the 2025 plan of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the agricultural sector to strive for a total export turnover of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products reaching $70 billion by 2025.
With robust production and processing infrastructure, combined with continuous market development efforts, Vietnam’s seafood exports are poised for 10–15% growth in 2025.
In 2025, seafood exports are expected to continue to grow better and could reach 11 billion USD as in 2022. However, this is also the year the seafood industry will face challenges, including increased competition from other countries, trade wars and market barriers...
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the afternoon of December 25, at Toan Thinh Conference Center (Soc Trang City), the Soc Trang Fisheries Sub-department, under the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Soc Trang, held a conference to review the 2024 aquaculture activities and outline the brackish water shrimp farming plan for 2025. The event was attended by Ms. Quach Thi Thanh Binh, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Soc Trang.
The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang aims to achieve export value of over 1.9 billion USD in 2025 by boosting production and processing of key products such as seafood, high-quality rice, fruits, and garments.
The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has significantly boosted Vietnamese seafood exports, with shrimp and pangasius leading the charge in the UK market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In November 2024, Vietnam's tuna exports failed to maintain the rapid growth momentum seen earlier. Export value during the month increased by nearly 4% year-on-year, reaching approximately USD 82 million. Cumulatively, the export value for the first 11 months of 2024 totaled USD 903 million, a 17% increase compared to the same period in 2023. However, at this growth rate, the total export turnover for 2024 is estimated to only reach around USD 1 billion.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the evening of December 24, 2024, in Hanoi, the Central Youth Union, Viet nam Youth Federation and the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association held the Vietnam Golden Star Award Ceremony 2024, with the theme "Reaching Vietnam", honoring 200 outstanding enterprises. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh attended.
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