The fisheries sector is a cornerstone of the economy of Cambodia, providing livelihoods for over 1.2 million people and serving as a vital source of animal protein. Despite notable progress in resource management, aquaculture ...

Although the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is a landlocked country without direct access to the ocean, its fisheries sector plays a vital role in national food security, livelihoods, and rural development. The ...

Fisheries are central to the economy and rural livelihoods in Myanmar, contributing to food security, foreign exchange, and employment of nearly 40 % of the rural workforce. However, the sector faces increasing threats ...

The high seas are important for global marine ecosystems and human food security, particularly serving as a home for fisheries resources, such as tuna and deepsea resources. However, these areas are currently facing various ...

Acknowledging the critical importance of small-scale fisheries to the livelihoods of communities and the sustainability of marine resources, SEAFDEC implemented the project “Small-Scale Fisheries Management for Better ...

Marine plastic pollution, particularly from fishing activities and coastal communities, poses a growing environmental challenge, with Southeast Asia being a significant contributor. The SEAFDEC Training Department, under ...

In recent declining regional vitality such as decreasing human population and aging fishers in fishing villages in Japan, the “umigyo” new policy has been promoted by the Government of Japan aiming to secure local income ...

The study on microplastic contamination in the Musi River and its tributaries in South Sumatra provides an initial overview of the presence of microplastics in water, sediment, and freshwater fish. Through field surveys, ...