Vietnam, Mekong River - Vietnamese fishermen fish in the Mekong River
There are thought to be over 1000 species of fish in the Mekong river, many of which are considered migratory. Fish are an important source of protein and livelihoods for local communities. 40 million rural people, more than two-thirds of the rural population living in the Lower Mekong are engaged in fishing.
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1475736477
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Getty Images News Video
Date created:
January 01, 2019
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00:01:24:06
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Mekong River, Vietnam
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Getty Images News Video
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