Quynh Luu: Fishermen brave the sun to hunt for cat clams

(Baonghean.vn) - Every time there is a high tide and the sea level goes down, people in Quynh Long commune (Quynh Luu) go to the beach to hunt for cat clams. Cat clam dishes are nutritious and refreshing for the body, so they sell very well.

Every day, along the beach of Quynh Long commune, dozens of people regularly look for cat clams. In hot weather, clams are popular with people, so many people switch from mending nets to hunting clams. Photo: Viet Hung

People use their lips to scrape off the top layer of sand and then look for the cat clams hidden underneath. This work is not hard but requires meticulousness and perseverance. Photo: Viet Hung

Clams are cleaned after being taken from under the sand layer. Photo: Viet Hung

Every day, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa in Dai Bac village is diligently hunting for sea clams. Ms. Hoa said: The type of clam they are currently hunting for has a color similar to cat fur, so people often call it cat clam; this type of clam is the size of a thumb and is rich in nutrients. Photo: Viet Hung

People who hunt for cat clams say that on average they catch about 7-8 kg per day; with a price of 20,000 VND/kg, they earn about 150,000 VND. Photo: Viet Hung

On summer days, young students also bring their tools to the beach to dig clams to improve their meals; if there are many, they bring them to the market to sell to contribute money to buy books. Photo: Viet Hung

Clam meat in Oriental medicine is called xa ngao nhuc, cold in nature, sweet and salty in taste, non-toxic, has detoxifying properties, treats coughs with phlegm, stomach ulcers, asthma, diabetes, chronic bronchitis, burns, injuries... In particular, clam meat has the effect of enhancing physiology in men. Photo: Viet Hung

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