Seaweed forest in Quang Ngai

09:11, 14/11/2021

Binh Chau is one of the most famous coastal communes in the central province ò Quang Ngai with hundreds of fishing boats. The commune boasts a rich nearshore aquatic ecosystem.

 

 

Binh Chau is one of the most famous coastal communes in the central province ò Quang Ngai with hundreds of fishing boats. The commune boasts a rich nearshore aquatic ecosystem.

Two basket boats use a V-shaped net to catch squid.
Two basket boats use a V-shaped net to catch squid.

 

After netting, fishermen use sticks to hit the water surface, scaring fish and squid into the net.
After netting, fishermen use sticks to hit the water surface, scaring fish and squid into the net.

 

Once the squid are cornered, fishermen jump into the water to catch them.
Once the squid are cornered, fishermen jump into the water to catch them.

 

Fishing can involve one or more people. In the photo: A couple in two coracles spread their net to trap squid and other seafood, as also harvest seaweed.
Fishing can involve one or more people. In the photo: A couple in two coracles spread their net to trap squid and other seafood, as also harvest seaweed.

 

Fishermen pull the nets to trap squid for the next batch.
Fishermen pull the nets to trap squid for the next batch.

 

Before cutting, fishermen use nets to surround the seaweed so that the seaweed does not drift away. One kilo of seaweed costs about 5,000 VND (nearly 0.2 USD). A fisherman can earn about 200,000 VND (8 .7 USD) from the profession.
Before cutting, fishermen use nets to surround the seaweed so that the seaweed does not drift away. One kilo of seaweed costs about 5,000 VND (nearly 0.2 USD). A fisherman can earn about 200,000 VND (8 .7 USD) from the profession.

 (Source: VNA)