Ca Mau, Aug. 26 -- The southernmost province of Ca Mau is ramping up a crackdown on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as Vietnam fights to ditch the European Commission's "yellow card" warning that has been slapped on its seafood exports.

At the heart of this crackdown lies Ganh Hao commune, a bustling fishing hub, where more than 400 vessels were among the province's largest fleets. Local authorities and agencies have staged a series of outreach campaigns to educate fishermen on the anti-IUU fishing rules.

The Coast Guard Region 4 Command teamed up with local officials to distribute leaflets and brief fishermen on Vietnam's Coast Guard Law, alongside Party and State policies curbing IUU fishing. The unit even staged a ...