Quang Tri, Dec. 17 -- Policymakers, scientists, domestic and international experts, businesses and local communities gathered at a forum in the central province of Quang Tri on December 17 to exchange views on the sustainable use of marine resources, biodiversity conservation and marine ecosystem protection, with a view to promoting sustainable development.

In his opening remarks, Dao Xuan Hung, Editor-in-Chief of Agriculture and Environment Magazine, said that with a coastline stretching more than 3,260 kilometres, Vietnam possesses significant potential and advantages, underpinned by abundant and diverse marine resources. These create favourable conditions for the development of a wide range of marine-based economic activities, includi...