Binh Thuan with Great Potential for Maritime Economy

摘要

With a coastline of 192 kilometres, Binh Thuan is one of the most important and biggest fishing areas in Vietnam with an output of between 250,000 and 350,000 tonnes per annum. Located within the meeting point of two currents, Binh Thuan's seas are home to many fish and mollusc species of high economic value. The province has many floating fish, mainly anchovy, which provide material for fish sauce making. In particular, Binh Thuan is famous for shrimps, scallop and cuttlefish. Binh Thuan's scallop has been trademarked worldwide. In 2005, the province's fishing output reached 150,000 tonnes.