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Fishermen in Nghe An province are in the jellyfish fishing season.

Thanh Phuc May 17, 2025 10:27

In mid-May, in the coastal areas of Nghe An province, many fishing boats took advantage of the opportunity to go out to sea to catch jellyfish – a seasonal seafood species, usually appearing from April to June. This year, the jellyfish season came late, but the yield is stable, bringing a considerable income to fishermen...

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From early morning, fishing boats from Quynh Lap commune (Hoang Mai town) gradually returned to the dock, bringing with them the freshly harvested jellyfish after a night of fishing near the shore. Photo: TP
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According to experienced fishermen, due to the two leap months this year, jellyfish are appearing later than in previous years. Photo: TP
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Although the jellyfish season started later than usual, the yield is stable, providing a decent income for fishermen. Some boats catch hundreds of jellyfish each night, with a total weight reaching several tons. Photo: TP
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After being brought ashore, the jellyfish are unloaded onto trucks for transport to the mainland. Photo: TP
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Due to their large weight, transporting jellyfish from the ship's hold to shore requires a lot of manpower and effort. Photo: TP
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With a selling price of around 40,000 VND per fish at the dock, each boat can earn several million VND after a night of fishing. Boat owner Hoang Van Hau from Quynh Lap commune said that in just about 5 hours, his boat caught 120 fish, earning over 5 million VND. Photo: TP
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As the season arrives, jellyfish purchasing and processing facilities in the area are working overtime and hiring additional seasonal workers to meet market demand. (Photo: TP)
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Jellyfish are beheaded, divided into sections, then cut into slices about 15cm long and immediately soaked in an aerated tank for preservation. (Photo: TP)
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After initial processing, jellyfish are priced at around 45,000 - 50,000 VND/kg. The product mainly serves domestic consumption and export needs. Sea jellyfish are an easily marketable item during the summer. The jellyfish harvesting and processing industry is creating jobs for hundreds of local workers, with an average income of 250,000-300,000 VND/day. Photo: TP
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Fishermen in Nghe An province are in the jellyfish fishing season.
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