Fisheries in the Lower Mekong Basin: Status and Perspectives Mekong River Commission Fisheries in the Lower Mekong Basin: Status and Perspectives
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To minimize file size, this electronic version does not contain Maps 2-8, nor the graphics associated with the box story on page 66 The opinions and interpretations expressed within are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Mekong River Commission.
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