The nets in the bay return at dawn
(Baonghean.vn) - As the light of a new day has just risen above the sea, fishermen in fishing villages along Dien Chau (Nghe An) are already bustling on the beach to pull, unload, and prepare for a full catch of herring to reach the shore.
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| The long beach in Dien Thanh and Dien Kim communes (Dien Chau) has been home to many generations of people who depend on the sea for their livelihood. The image of the whole family gathering at the fishing ground early in the morning is a familiar sight in the fishing villages here. Photo: Le Thang |
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| Fishing boats usually set sail around 6-7pm the day before and return around dawn the next day. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| This season, the seafood caught near shore is mainly herring. Photo: Le Thang |
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| The caught herring will be selected and processed right on the beach. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| On good days, each boat can catch 400 kg of herring, on bad days they can only catch about 100 kg of fish. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| A peaceful sea after the boat returns. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| A fishing village child sleeps on a boat stall while his parents are at work. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| The men of the family go out to sea, while the women bring the fish back on land. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| The hard work of a night's work is rewarded with heavy nets. Photo: Hai Vuong |
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| Although herring is not a high-priced seafood, it has a stable market and high demand. Fresh herring at Dien Thanh and Dien Kim beaches is mainly sold to wholesalers. Photo: Hai Vuong |
