Authorities' efforts boost hopes of higher yields this coming fishing season in Cambodia

About 80 per cent of the young fish rescued from unlawful nets are Trey Riel (Henicorhynchus spp), which Cambodians use to make prahok during the fishing season. – The Phnom Penh Post

PHNOM PENH: Millions of young fish have been saved from unlawful fishing activities, raising expectations for a higher yield this year compared to 2023.

National authorities are leading joint task forces to crack down on crimes in freshwater areas during the closed fishing season, destroying numerous illegal fishing equipment.