Hoang Mai fishermen earn extra income by 'hunting' for lobster food
Thanh Phuc•DNUM_ACZABZCACF 08:34
Mussels living as parasites on oyster rafts are exploited and sold to lobster farms for 5,000 VND/kg. Thanks to that, fishermen in Hoang Mai town have an additional source of income...
In recent years, people in Quynh Lap, Mai Hung, Quynh Phuong (Hoang Mai Town) have had additional income from selling black mussels to traders to feed lobsters. Photo: TPBlack mussels are what locals call a type of mollusk with two shells. They are about the size of a finger, have black shells, and live mainly on cliffs and bamboo poles in fresh and brackish water. Photo: TPBlack mussels have little meat, but are a nutritious food for lobsters. Photo: TPMussels often live in estuaries and brackish water areas, they often cling to the foot of bridges and stakes along the shore. In particular, they live parasitically and multiply densely on rafts, ropes and on oyster shells. Photo: TP“In the past, every time oysters were harvested, the mussels had to be scraped and discarded to clean the rafts, ropes, and oyster shells. However, in recent years, these mussels have been purchased by traders to feed lobsters, so black mussels have brought a significant source of income to the people,” said Mr. Truong Quang Hung, a resident of Quynh Lap commune. Photo: TPLike Mr. Hanh Thu's family, there are 7 oyster rafts. At this time, oyster prices are high, so his family focuses on harvesting. After harvesting the oysters, the oyster ropes and rafts are pulled up, he hires workers to separate the mussels, pack them into sacks and sell them to traders.Each sack of about 40kg sells for 200,000 VND/bag. Photo: TPMany locals go to carve mussels to sell to traders, earning extra income. To catch mussels, fishermen have to grope along the foot of bridges, rocks, and stakes... In deep water, fishermen have to use boats to rake. Every day, hard-working people can earn 250,000 - 300,000 VND. Photo: TPBy following this profession, many local people have extra jobs carving mussels and carrying mussels with a salary of 300,000 VND/day. Photo: TPClip: TP
