Implementing the Project to expand and establish new marine protected areas by 2030

This plan will strengthen conservation and protection work to develop aquatic resources, stabilize biodiversity and the integrity of coastal and island ecosystems of the province; contribute to the whole country's goal of achieving about 6% of Vietnam's natural sea area; proactively respond to climate change and rising sea levels; sustainably develop marine economic sectors; stabilize livelihoods for the community associated with ensuring national defense, security, and maintaining independence and sovereignty of the Fatherland.

Accordingly, it will establish and effectively manage marine reserves, aquatic resource protection areas, and temporary fishing ban areas in the province's sea area according to the Prime Minister 's Plan for the Protection and Exploitation of Aquatic Resources for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. Ensure the total area of marine reserves, sea areas zoned for aquatic resource protection, protection of concentrated spawning areas, and areas where young aquatic species live in concentrated habitats of aquatic species in the province's sea area according to the approved plan.

The plan contributes to improving capacity for conservation, protection and restoration of marine ecosystems.

To implement the plan, Binh Thuan province will deploy many priority programs, projects, and plans, including a communication program to enhance capacity on conservation, protection, and restoration of marine ecosystems; an annual monitoring program on biodiversity and environment in marine reserves and aquatic resource protection areas; a project to investigate and assess the current status of aquatic resources and biodiversity in coastal waters of Binh Thuan province; and a project to replicate the co-management model in protecting aquatic resources in coastal waters of Binh Thuan province.

Rra2 monitors, identifies and protects areas of high biodiversity.

Under the direction of the Provincial People's Committee, the Department of Agriculture and Environment presides over and coordinates with departments, branches, and People's Committees of districts, towns, and cities to effectively implement the contents of the plan. Review and identify marine areas for marine conservation, coastal wetland conservation areas, important coastal wetlands, areas of high biodiversity, aquatic resource protection areas, restricted areas, artificial reef areas, and important ecological landscapes of the province to ensure compliance with the provincial planning and relevant national planning...

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