Decision No. 742/QD-TTg approving the plan on the system of Viet Nam’s marine conservation zones through 2020. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Công Báo Nos. 263-264, 8 June 2010, pp. 16-25. Subject Fisheries, Sea Keyword Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning Marine protected areas Management/conservation Marine area Geographical area Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Decision enters into force on the date of its signing. Abstract This Decision approves the plan on the system of Viet Nam’s marine conservation zones which aims at protecting and conserving aquatic resources, protecting marine eco-environment, serving the sustainable development of the fisheries sector, improving the livelihood of fishing communities in coastal localities and at contributing to the protection of marine-eco-environment. Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Decision No. 218/2014/QD-TTg approving the Strategy for management of systems of special-use forests, marine reserves and internal water reserves of Vietnam through 2020, with a vision toward 2030. Legislation | Viet Nam | 2014 Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Wetlands, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of environment, Sustainable use, Policy/planning, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Inland waters, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX