New Regulations Cripple Vietnam's Skipjack Tuna Industry
Vietnam's vital tuna industry is grappling with severe disruptions following the implementation of new regulations under Decree No. 37/2024/ND-CP.
The decree mandates a minimum harvest length of 500mm for skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), a size significantly larger than the majority of fish currently caught by Vietnamese fleets.
Fishermen are reporting that most skipjack tuna harvested in Vietnamese waters fall within the 150mm to 400mm range, well below the new legal limit. This discrepancy has created a critical bottleneck for the skipjack tuna industry, impacting both local fishermen and seafood exporters...
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