Strengthening basic investigation of marine and island resources and environment

Tóm tắt

Vietnam has a coastline of more than 3,260 km with a large sea area, rich in potential natural resources such as oil and gas, minerals, marine resources, seafood resources and marine tourism. Marine and island resources serve not only as a significant economic resources but also as a strategic foundation for the country’s sustainable development. Basic investigation of marine and island resources and environment plays a pivotal role in assessing the current status and potential of these resources, while providing accurate scientific data to propose solutions for sustainable management, protection and exploitation. Additionally, it helps identify adverse impacts of socio-economic activities on the marine and island environment, thereby enabling the implementation of appropriate mitigation and prevention measures.