The release, organised by the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment, took place at Hon Cau Marine Protected Area in Vinh Hao Commune on March 28 as part of activities marking the 67th anniversary of Vietnam’s fisheries sector on April 1.
The juveniles included black tiger shrimp, marine fish and spotted babylon snails.
Hon Cau Marine Protected Area covers about 12,500 hectares and is known for its rich biodiversity, including a coral reef stretching over 2 kilometres with 234 species and one of Vietnam’s largest concentrations of soft corals, with more than 65 genera. The area is also home to 324 fish species, 119 mollusc species, 32 echinoderm species and 46 species of crustaceans and reptiles.
Nguyen Van Chien, deputy director of the Lam Dong Department of Agriculture and Environment, said the province has 14 coastal communes and wards, more than 8,000 fishing vessels and around 40,000 fishermen.
He said fisheries remain a key pillar of the local marine economy, adding that stock enhancement programmes are essential for ecosystem recovery and sustainable development.
The programme was funded through contributions from associations, industry groups and businesses.
On the same day, about 300,000 freshwater fish and shrimp juveniles were also released into lakes in Ta Dung National Park to restore inland fisheries resources.