The Mekong river delta covers 70 % of the aquaculture area of the country and contributes 80 % of total shrimp culture products in Vietnam Bentre is a coastal province located in the eastern part of the Mekong delta. Bentre covers an area of 2,287 km2 with 65 km coastline and a dense network of rivers and canals. The province has diverse wetlands and rich aquatic resources.