AKP Phnom Penh, June 02, 2025 --

Undergraduate students from the Royal University of Agriculture's Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture are currently immersed in hands-on research at Samaki Market in Stung Treng province.

Their mission is to meticulously document fish species and their population dynamics as a vital part of their Fisheries Science thesis.

This in-depth study seeks to shed light on the rich diversity of fish available in the market, with a specific emphasis on larger and more susceptible species. Researchers are gathering comprehensive data, including catch volumes, market value, and critical biological details such as fish size, reproductive status (presence of eggs), sale condition, and the overall availability of various species during their research period.

Crucially, this initiative receives support from the EU-CAPFISH-Capture project, a joint effort by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Fisheries Administration. Both the university and the diligent students have expressed their sincere appreciation to the Fisheries Administration Division and the Stung Treng Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries for their invaluable ongoing assistance.

By K. Rithy Reak