Nghe An fishermen brave the cold and stick to the sea to ensure seafood supply at the end of the year.
Thanh Phuc•December 17, 2024 09:58
In the bitter cold of the intensifying cold front, in the coastal area, Nghe An fishermen still persistently stick to the sea, go out to sea to exploit seafood, and supply goods for the end of the year.
These days, Nghe An is experiencing a severe cold spell, with temperatures dropping sharply. Early in the morning, at the estuary it is only about 10 degrees Celsius, but dozens of boats and fishermen are already preparing to set sail after the full moon days. Photo: TPFishing gear urgently transferred onto the ship. Photo: TPThe weather is cold so the amount of ice used to preserve seafood is also reduced compared to hot days. Photo: TPMeanwhile, to ensure the health of the crew, more food is prepared than usual. Photo: TPWhile busy checking fishing gear to prepare for the trip, Mr. Phung Van Hung, a fisherman in Nghi Thuy ward (Vinh city) said: "Despite the cold weather, we still actively stick to the sea to fish regularly. Hopefully the trips will be bountiful so we can have a full Tet holiday." Photo: TP.According to fishermen, the end of the year is the transition period between weather zones at sea, so exploitation is quite effective. There are trips with a lot of valuable seafood. Photo: TPOn the shore, the cold winds could not stop the traders from waiting and looking forward. Photo: TPAt the end of the year, the demand for processing and storing Tet goods increases, so seafood sells at very good prices. As soon as it arrives, traders buy it right away. Photo: TPShips dock, seafood is transported ashore and bought at high prices by traders and processing facility owners, then pre-processed and frozen to supply the market at the end of the year. Photo: TPBraving the cold, setting sail in the last days of the year, fishermen hope to catch a big "sea bounty", with their holds full of fish and shrimp for a warm Tet. Photo: TP.
