Vietnam’s bold shift to offshore aquaculture aims to transform seafood production
Vietnam holds strong natural advantages for marine aquaculture, yet its growth still falls short of potential. Coastal provinces are now pushing for industrial-scale offshore farming to boost production and meet global export demands. New technologies promise cleaner, safer, and more efficient operations far from overused nearshore waters.
The country currently has over 6,500 nearshore marine farms, more than 910 mid-shore sites, and just 27 offshore operations. To tackle bottlenecks, provinces like Khánh Hòa and Quảng Ninh are leading the shift toward high-tech, large-scale models. Khánh Hòa has already replaced traditional wooden cages with durable HDPE offshore systems.
With new technologies and provincial initiatives, Vietnam’s aquaculture sector is transitioning from small-scale coastal fishing to high-tech offshore farming. The changes are designed to increase output, meet export requirements, and ease environmental strain. If successful, these models could set a precedent for sustainable marine production nationwide.
