But the recent yellow card warning from the European Commission might affect seafood exports to other countries.
This problem can only be fixed if illegal fishing can be stopped and fishing becomes more sustainable. It requires not only the role of authorities, but also the role of businesses as well as fishermen.
Other localities such as Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu along with Kiên Giang have put in strong measures. Fishing boats that have illegally fished in foreign waters have been refused licenses or have had theirs taken away.