Da Nang, Feb. 3 -- In the central city of Da Nang, small fishing boats working in nearshore waters make up about 57% of the local fleet, putting significant strain on coastal resources and biodiversity, necessitating timely policies to support job transitions, remove non-compliant vessels, and encourage deep-sea fishing. Urgent need for transition Long Thanh, a coastal village in Tam Xuan commune, relies largely on small nearshore trawlers that operate on day trips and indiscriminately harvest marine species. Village head Tran Dac Cu said Long Thanh has 30 such vessels operating mainly from Cu Lao Cham Island to the Ky Ha estuary. Although fishermen recognise the destructive nature of this method, many cannot afford to switch jobs as new ...