Dien Chau caught 44,300 tons of seafood

(Baonghean.vn) - In 2017, fishermen in Dien Chau district caught an estimated 44,300 tons of seafood, reaching 116.7% of the plan, up 22.74% over the same period.

Fishermen in Dien Chau district prepare fishing gear for a new trip. Photo: Xuan Hoang

With the loan capital under the support policy of Decree 67/CP, fishermen in Dien Chau district have invested in building large boats with large engines to go offshore. Seafood fishing has therefore increased dramatically compared to last year. Up to now, the total number of offshore fishing boats has reached 241 (including 3 boats with over 820CV), an increase of 70.92% compared to 2016.

The whole district has 1,515 fishing boats, with a total capacity of 105,156 CV, an increase of 8.6% in the number of boats and 75.26% in capacity compared to the same period. Therefore, the output from the beginning of 2017 to November increased much higher than the same period and exceeded the yearly plan.

Offshore fishing has a higher economic value than inshore fishing. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Data from the People's Committee of Dien Chau district shows that: In 2017, the total output of aquatic exploitation and aquaculture reached 44,300 tons, reaching 116.7% of the plan, up 22.74% over the same period. Of which, 38,700 tons were caught, up 26.95% over 2016; 5,600 tons were farmed, equal to 94% of the plan.

Offshore fishing is a sustainable development direction, so in the coming years, fishermen in Dien Chau district will continue to invest in many large boats and reduce the number of small boats to protect coastal seafood resources.

Xuan Hoang