1. Functions
Study on status assessment, conservation, exploitation and sustainable development plans of aquatic resources in the inland waters in northern Vietnam.
2. Mandates
- Build and propose programs, projects and solutions in the fields of conservation, exploitation and development of aquatic inland resources;
- Study on the variation of species compositions, biodiversity levels and natural aquatic resources assessment in water bodies;
- Study on the biological characteristics of economic valuable and endangered aquatic species;
- Invasive species impact assessment to aquatic fauna and flora of Vietnam.
- Scientific backgrounds study for establishing aquatic biodiversity conservation zones
- Organise training courses on law, managements, exploitation and protection of aquatic resources.
- Preserve, store and supplement the specimens for the fish collection room.
- Implement research contracts with local authorities, international organizations in the fields of investigation, study on aquatic resources recovering and enhancement, and the extra- tasks of RIA1.
- Manage the usage of personnel, properties and finance which are given by the Director.
3. Staffs