Nghe An: Consequences from tons of snail shells dumped in fishing port area
(Baonghean.vn) - Tons of processed snail shells were dumped by fishermen into Lach Van port area, Dien Chau district, causing sedimentation and serious environmental pollution.
| Snail shells filled Lach Van port. Clip: PV |
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| At this time, fishermen in Dien Chau district are in the season of exploiting snails (also known as spiral snails, nail snails). According to a survey, there are currently many boats atLach Van portEvery day, this seafood fishing boat catches dozens of tons of seafood each day. In the photo: The snail fishing boat returns with a full hold. Photo: PV |
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| However, after the snails are brought to the port, people dump them directly into the port area, sort them and import them to traders. The remaining snail shells are left intact at the port or dumped haphazardly all over the road and on the riverbed. Photo: PV |
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| Tons of snail shells are piled up along the road leading to the fishing port and the mangrove forest area, especially the section from Yen Quang hamlet to Dong Lo hamlet.Dien Ngoc communePhoto: PV |
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| In the middle of Lach Van port, there are also 'mountains' of shells, affecting the trade and commerce of people when boats return to port. Photo: PV |
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| Even more dangerous is the fact that tons of snails spilled into the river, affecting the flow as the storm season approaches, adding to the already difficult sedimentation situation at this largest fishing port. Photo: QA |
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| Through discussion, the leader of Dien Ngoc commune said: "According to the survey, there are currently more than 30 boats exploiting snails every day and there is a phenomenon of people dumping snail shells haphazardly after sorting snails. We have set up an inspection team and discovered 3 boat owners illegally dumping snail shells in prohibited areas and have reminded them as well as signed a commitment not to repeat the offense. For large amounts of snail waste, we will coordinate with the fishing port and environmental company to collect them promptly." |
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| Not only snail waste, but also the area around Lach Van fishing port is currently polluted by indiscriminately dumped household waste. It is known that every year, Dien Ngoc commune signs a contract with an environmental company to collect it at a cost of nearly 1 billion VND, but it is still not enough. Photo: PV |
