The growing awareness of the linkages between sustainable fishery development and sustainable environment in the region has been reflected by the emergence of various environmental measures such as the introduction of environmental impact assessment (EIA), development of criteria for water quality standards, fish product standards, etc., to mitigate the problems. For example, increased awareness of the impact of shrimp culture on the aquatic environment in some countries has stimulated the authorities to discourage further destruction of mangroves for shrimp culture and limiting the number of farms was also being considered. Legal measures have been introduced in many countries in the region. However, lack of effective monitoring and enforcement of these laws and regulations remain a common problem.