Residents of an area in Kampong Chhnang bordering the Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia have agreed to stop electrofishing and have turned over their equipment to the authorities, as officials continue to tackle illegal and unsustainable fishing practices.
This is according to the Governor of Kampong Chhnang, Chhour Chandoeun, on February 5.
During a meeting of the Provincial Administrative Unity Command on January 30, Governor Chandoeun said that the Kampong Leng District Administrative Unity Command cooperated with professional officers of District Fisheries Administration to educate and disseminate measures to prevent the use of illegal fishing gear, especially fishing with electric fishing tackle.
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Residents along Tonle Sap sign contract to cease electrofishing