Da Nang, March 13 -- Fishing solidarity groups operating offshore are playing an increasingly important role in supporting Vietnamese authorities' efforts to have the "yellow card" warning imposed on the country's seafood exports by the European Commission over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing lifted.

Alongside support, guidance and monitoring from maritime law enforcement forces, these groups of fishermen from the central city of Da Nang not only work together to exploit marine resources and assist each other during difficulties at sea but also contribute to safeguarding national sovereignty and security in maritime areas.

In the current stage when Vietnam is implementing comprehensive measures to address the warning, ...