Cambodia Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Fishing and Gear
Cambodia's Fisheries Administration has conducted operations to remove and destroy illegal fishing gear in Kampong Thom province. Multiple areas saw the confiscation and disposal of nets, traps, and stakes, intensifying efforts to protect fishery resources.
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