Hunting for specialties under the Hung Hoa mangrove forest
Thanh Phuc•June 26, 2024 07:19
Every day, under the canopy of Hung Hoa mangrove forest, dozens of people diligently make a living by catching various specialties...
The mangrove forest along the Lam River has an area of about 55 hectares, stretching along the riverbank for about 4 km, the widest part is up to nearly 1 km wide, the narrowest part is about 300 m. Photo: Thanh PhucThe forest is mainly planted with mangrove trees, a saltwater tree species that plays a very important role in protecting the land and people's lives against harsh natural phenomena. Large mangrove trees, decades old, are not only a solid wall against storms, waves, and strong winds, but also a shelter and breeding ground for shrimp, crabs, fish, etc. Photo: Thanh PhucOne of the products of the mangrove forest in Hung Hoa commune is clams. Clams are also called red-claw crabs, living in brackish water. Clams are currently one of the specialties that are very popular with local people, and can be processed into many delicious dishes. Photo: Thanh PhucEvery day, under the canopy of the mangrove forest, dozens of people diligently earn a living by catching clams and gobies. In the photo: People of Nghi Thai commune prepare tools to catch clams in the mangrove forest. Photo: Thanh PhucIn addition to clams, the mangrove forest also has large clams that sell for a very high price. Photo: Thanh PhucIn particular, in the creek in the mangrove forest, there are also many small brown fish, which people catch and sell to farms. Ngoc Bich and her husband (Xuan Canh, Nghi Xuan, Nghi Loc) earn about 500,000 VND per day from hunting for brown fish (also known as bald fish or Thai discus) in the mangrove forest. Photo: Thanh PhucNext to the mangrove forest is Rao Dung culvert, where the river mouth is shallow and where many women make a living by catching goby fish. Photo: Thanh PhucThe gobies are as big as a thumb, some as big as an adult’s wrist. Every day, some “fish hunters” can catch 1.2-2 kg, in addition, they can also catch crab meat, which can be sold for 300,000 - 500,000 VND. Photo: Thanh PhucMany men are fishing, netting or catching shrimp. Photo: Thanh PhucIn the mangrove forest, people only exploit by hand or with rudimentary tools, without mass destruction, to both protect the forest, protect the source of aquatic life, and have a sustainable source of income. Photo: Thanh PhucProducts caught in the mangrove forest are bought by tourists, locals and traders as soon as they reach the shore. Photo: Thanh PhucClip: Thanh Phuc
