(Xinhua) A senior Chinese oceanic
Local governments along the coast of the
The seafood from the Bohai being sold in the market is uncontaminated, because fishing is currently prohibited in the Bohai to preserve oceanic resources and no spilled oil has been detected in the coastal fish farms, said Cui. "But after the annual fishing ban is lifted in September, safety checks of seafood should be beefed up."
The environmental monitoring center Cui directs has been monitoring the impacts of the oil spills on the Bohai's water quality, seabed sediments and marine life.
The leaks, which took place respectively in platform-B and platform-C of the Penglai 19-3 oilfield in
Only some leaked oil was recovered and some had mixed into the water or sunk into the deep sea, Cui said.
"The oil, containing toxic substances and heavy metals, will greatly affect the growth of marine life that live on the seabed, such as clams, scallops and some kinds of crabs," Cui said.
Bohai is a half-closed sea with comparatively low self-clean ability due to limited water exchange with the outside, he added.
The Penglai 19-3 oilfield is being mined by ConocoPhillips China (COPC), a subsidiary company under the
While COPC said last week that the oil spill had been contained and the clean-up was nearly finished, a statement issued by the SOA on Monday said investigators found that "a small amount" of oil was still leaking from platform-C of the oilfield.
So far, no leaked oil has been monitored in the offshore waters, seaside resorts, marine conservation zones and fish farm zones, according to Cui.
"However, the oil spills will have a long-term influence on the ecosystem of the Bohai, as the oil in the sea will affect plankton, filter feeders that eat plankton as well as those living on the seabed," Cui said.
The environmental monitoring center with the North China Sea Branch will start to comprehensively access the damages of the remaining oil on Bohai's oceanic ecosystem, Cui said.
Oil seepage was first reported to the SOA North China Sea Branch by ConocoPhillips on June 4, with another incident reported on June 17. The leaks were respectively brought under control by June 19 and June 21.
The first leak from platform-B occurred at the seabed and resulted from increased pressure when workers injected water and drill cuttings into the earth. The latter incident from platform-C was due to a surge in the well, said the SOA, without giving details.
The SOA said COPC will be fined 200,000 yuan (30,770 U.S. dollars) for the oil spills. However, Wang Bin, a senior official with the SOA oceanic environmental protection bureau, said maritime authorities will also claim environmental compensation from COPC in accordance with relevant laws, and the figure will be "much more than" 200,000 yuan.
(vasep.com.vn) VASEP has officially announced the program for Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026 (VSS 2026), featuring five in-depth sessions covering industry outlooks, trade barriers, buyer demand, the domestic market, and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs across the seafood value chain.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 11% year on year. Although growth has been supported by China and several markets within the CPTPP, momentum is slowing as exports to the United States and the European Union decline. Tariff pressures, international competition, and raw material challenges are creating significant hurdles for exporters in the final months of the year.
(vasep.com.vn) Markets are changing faster, buyer requirements are becoming more demanding, and trade barriers are growing increasingly complex. In this environment, seafood businesses need more than an understanding of current market conditions. They need a longer-term perspective to answer a critical question: Where will growth opportunities come from in 2027–2029, and what should businesses do now to prepare? This is one of the key reasons why VASEP is organizing Vietnam Seafood Summit 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the Middle East reached US$113 million, up 7% year on year from the same period in 2025. Growth has become more pronounced in recent months. In August alone, exports to the region totaled US$20 million, an increase of 24%. This indicates that demand for Vietnamese pangasius in the Middle East is gradually recovering after a slowdown in March, although the pace of recovery varies across markets.
(vasep.com.vn) China’s shrimp imports continued to grow strongly in 2026, while Vietnam’s shrimp exports to the market also recorded notable growth. However, behind these positive figures lie two distinct trends: Chinese consumption is growing more slowly than imports, and lobster accounts for a substantial share of Vietnam’s shrimp exports to China, making its product mix significantly different from those of Ecuador and India. Exporters therefore need to assess each segment carefully to understand the opportunities and risks.
(vasep.com.vn) Changing markets, shifting buyer demand, and increasingly complex trade barriers are raising a key question for Vietnam’s seafood industry: Where will the new growth opportunities lie in 2027–2029?
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As of the end of August 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports to the United States reached $21 million, representing a steep 48% year-over-year decline and accounting for 23% of the country's total tilapia export turnover. Frozen fillets accounted for 78% with the remainder consisting of whole frozen tilapia and frozen cuts.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a volatile first half of the year, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to Brazil registered robust growth in July and August 2026. In August alone, export turnover reached $19 million, surging 73% compared to the same period in 2025. Cumulatively for the first eight months, total export value reached $124 million, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Besides modifying their boats, many fishermen in Dak Lak province are making efforts to venture out to sea to harvest seafood during the rough sea season.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) At the Responsible Seafood Summit and TCRS Shrimp Summit 2026, organized by the GSA (Global Seafood Alliance) in Bangkok, Thailand, the conversation about the future of the shrimp industry began with one of its most important foundations: seedstock quality.
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