Environmental Issues at Seafood Processing Villages in the North Region, Vietnam: Perception and Behaviour of Business Owners
The present study reviews and evaluates some characteristics of seafood processing villages in the Northern region. Where most of the craft villages are concentrated. They contribute to creating jobs and increasing incomes for rural people. From the data published by state agencies and case studies at some seafood processing villages in the North, the study shows that the seafood processing villages are facing the situation of serious environmental pollution. The reason comes mainly from production and business activities. Although aware that the production and discharge of waste violate regulations, causing impacts on the environment and public health, business owners do not have any specific measures to reduce environmental pollution. Therefore, to ensure the environment of these villages, research suggests that it is necessary to promote monitoring the implementation of environmental protection measures by business owners in addition to formulating a reasonable economic development policy for this area.
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