In recent days, rough seas and large waves have washed many razor clams and other bivalve mollusks (clams, mussels, razor clams, etc.) ashore, causing hundreds of people to flock to the beaches of Loc Ha district ( Ha Tinh province) to collect these "bounties of the sea".
After the impact of storm No. 6, a large amount of seafood such as clams, mussels, and cockles washed ashore in Loc Ha district (Ha Tinh province). Hundreds of local people rushed to the sea, carrying tools to collect the "blessings of the sea".
People in Ha Tinh rushed to collect "sea blessings" such as clams, cockles... after the storm. Photo: PV
According to Dan Viet reporters, along Xuan Hai beach, Loc Ha town to Thinh Loc commune, Loc Ha district, Ha Tinh province, there are hundreds of people of all ages gathered in groups on the beach using nets, baskets, buckets, basins... to catch clams and other seafood when the waves wash ashore.
Locals sort clams, snails, mussels, etc., after harvesting them. Photo: PV
On the beach, young, strong men wade out into the sea, about 20 meters from the shore and 50-70 cm deep, to collect shellfish. The women and children's job is to sit on the beach and sort the harvested seafood.
The mining tool is a long iron net about 1.7m long, with an iron blade at the head, and a net about 2m long attached to the body of the net with a support belt. The clams and other seafood are about 5cm below the ground, at this time the miner will press down hard on the iron head and pull it back. The "heavenly bounty" will be retained by the net, while the trash and sand will be washed away through the wide mesh.
Fishermen wade out to sea about 20m from shore, 50-70cm deep to collect cockles. Photo: PV
Clams have high nutritional value, are good for the blood, and can be processed into many dishes such as boiled clams, steamed clams, clam porridge... These dishes also have good medicinal effects such as high blood pressure, physical weakness, and tuberculosis.
Every day, a person can collect 10-15kg of bivalve mollusks such as clams and cockles, selling them for 15,000-20,000 VND/kg, helping people have an additional source of income. Photo: PV
Locals said that this is not an uncommon phenomenon in the area, every time after a big storm, the sea always washes up many kinds of seafood for people. The peak time for collecting "heavenly gifts" usually only lasts for 5-7 days, then gradually decreases when the sea is no longer big waves.
Fishermen are excited when they hit the jackpot. Photo: PV
Every day, a person can pick up 10-15kg of seafood, selling it for 15,000-20,000 VND/kg, helping people have an additional source of income. This is the idle time, so going to the sea to collect "heavenly gifts" has become the main occupation of many people in coastal areas.
Picking clams and mussels is quite easy, so it has attracted hundreds of people of all ages to go to the sea to make a living. Photo: PV
Speaking to a reporter from Dan Viet newspaper, Mr. Le Doan Khanh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thinh Loc commune, said: "The job of collecting clams, mussels, and other mollusks provides a high income for people after days of storms. The local authorities regularly educate people on the importance of safe seafood harvesting practices and preventing accidents at sea during stormy seasons."
Source: https://danviet.vn/con-gi-bong-troi-dat-vao-bo-bien-ha-tinh-dan-ho-nhau-ra-nhat-2024103110500333.htm
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