Fishermen in Nghe An province strike it rich with a bountiful harvest from the sea after the storm.
(Baonghean.vn) - After spending many days anchoring ashore to avoid storms and tropical depressions, fishermen in Quynh Luu district and Hoang Mai town have recently returned to sea to catch seafood, with many boats striking it rich and bringing in high incomes.
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| Fishermen unload their fishing gear ashore in preparation for selling their catch. (Photo: Viet Hung) |
With favorable weather, fishermen from Tien Thuy commune (Quynh Luu district) set sail to sea to harvest seafood. Because they were fishing in offshore waters, their boats were full after just one night.fishermenThey returned to shore bringing back plenty of fish and squid of all kinds.
One fisherman shared: "These past few days, the fishermen have been lucky, earning between 3 and 5 million VND per boat each night from catching squid. Fishing after a storm usually yields a better harvest than usual."
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| Seafood is in high demand and commands high prices. Photo by Viet Hung. |
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| Grade 1 squid is priced at 270,000 VND/kg, while smaller squid ranges from 170,000 to 250,000 VND/kg. (Photo: Viet Hung) |
Fresh squid, which has not been frozen, is the most sought-after by traders, and prices have also increased significantly compared to before. Currently, grade 1 squid is priced at 270,000 VND/kg, while smaller squid ranges from 170,000 to 250,000 VND/kg (depending on the type).
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| Many offshore fishing vessels in the northern Gulf of Tonkin fishing grounds also brought back large quantities of valuable seafood, including tuna for export. (Photo: Viet Hung) |
After the storm, fishermen in Quynh Bang commune (Quynh Luu district) and Quynh Lien commune (Hoang Mai town) also went out to sea to catch shrimp. In addition to using boats for harvesting, the fishermen also used homemade bamboo rakes to catch shrimp along the seashore.
At this timesea shrimp seasonTherefore, after only about 3-4 hours of fishing along the coast, fishermen can catch 1-2 quintals of seafood, and with prices ranging from 13,000 to 15,000 VND/kg, they earn 1.5 to 2 million VND.
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| Fishermen in Quynh Bang commune (Quynh Luu district) and Quynh Lien commune (Hoang Mai town) also go out to sea to catch krill. Photo by Viet Hung |
The entire Quynh Luu district and Hoang Mai town have more than 2,000 fishing vessels, of which nearly 1,000 are engaged in inshore fishing. In recent days, mainly inshore fishing vessels have been operating, bringing in a variety of abundant and valuable seafood such as shrimp, crabs, squid, and fish.../.
