Authorities in the central Vietnamese city of Hue released more than 139,000 fish fingerlings into the Huong River on Monday as part of efforts to restore aquatic resources.
The release, organised by the Hue Department of Agriculture and Environment, coincided with the Lantern Festival, which marks the full moon of the first lunar month.
Protecting and restoring aquatic resources and habitats is a key objective of Vietnam’s National Programme for the Protection and Development of Aquatic Resources through 2030, approved by the prime minister under Decision No. 76/QD-TTg in January 2024.
Hue’s municipal government has also adopted its own plan to supplement fish stocks and support the recovery of local fisheries.
About 139,200 fingerlings were released along the Huong River near the Quoc Hoc Hue monument area, including 93,150 crucian carp, 43,050 common carp and 3,000 climbing perch, according to the department.
A department official said the activity helps replenish fish populations, support aquatic biodiversity and maintain stable habitats for aquatic species.
The event also reflects a long-standing Vietnamese cultural and Buddhist tradition in Hue of releasing animals into the wild.
Authorities called on local communities to take greater responsibility in protecting and restoring aquatic resources, adding that animal releases should follow official guidelines to avoid disrupting natural ecosystems.
VFM
