Fishery livelihoods and (non-)compliance with fishery regulations-A case study in Ca Mau Province, Mekong Delta, Viet Nam

► The livelihoods of many small scale fishers are unsustainable. ► They fish intensively to secure livelihoods and reduce vulnerabilities. ► They are accused of violating fishery regulations and causing resource degradation. ► However, not only small scale fishermen are the violators. ► Options for outside fishing diversification and effective fishery management are suggested.