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Seaweed forest in Quang Ngai
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.
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Two basket boats use a V-shaped net to catch squid. (Photo: vnexpress.net) |
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After netting, fishermen use sticks to hit the water surface, scaring fish and squid into the net. (Photo: vnexpress.net) |
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Once the squid are cornered, fishermen jump into the water to catch them. (Photo: vnexpress.net) |
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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. (Photo: vnexpress.net) |
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Fishermen pull the nets to trap squid for the next batch. (Photo: vnexpress.net) |
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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. (Photo: vnexpress.net) |
(Source: VNA)