Sea urchin hunting season in the blue sea of ​​Khanh Hoa.

VTV.vn - Sea urchin hunting has become a popular experience, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in coastal life and explore the ocean in the most authentic way.

Sea urchin hunting has become a popular experience, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in coastal life and explore the ocean in the most authentic way.

As the sun rose, small boats left the harbor, heading towards the rocky shores of the islands. The sea in Khanh Hoa in the early morning was so clear that you could see the coral reefs at the bottom, where sea urchins clung to the rocks. This was also when the sea urchin hunting season began.

Unlike typical beach tours, sea urchin hunting in Khanh Hoa offers a completely different experience—wild, fascinating, and just enough to make you feel like you've truly become a part of the sea.

As the sun rose, the small boats left the dock, heading towards the rocky outcrops of the island.

On the small islands in Nha Trang Bay or on pristine rocky beaches, tourists follow fishermen wading into the cool water from early morning. Their equipment consists only of a diving mask, gloves, a floating basket, and a small curved iron hook. But when they put their faces in the turquoise water, the entire ocean seems to open up before their eyes.

Sea urchins, covered in sharp spines, are scattered among the rocks and seaweed. Experienced hunters simply thread a metal hook through the sea urchin's leg, gently pull it out, and quickly place it in a basket before being pricked by the spines. It may seem simple, but amidst the constantly moving waves, catching a sea urchin is a truly exhilarating experience.

Some first-time scuba divers have cheered with delight upon catching their first "trophy." Amidst the vast ocean, the moment of surfacing with a basket revealing a few fresh sea urchins is an unforgettable experience, a blend of discovery and a true summer adventure.

On the small islands in Nha Trang Bay or on pristine rocky beaches, tourists follow fishermen wading into the cool waters from early morning.

People in the coastal region of Khanh Hoa still call sea urchins the "ginseng of the sea." These spiny sea urchins are covered in sharp spines, but when you split open their dark shell, you'll find golden-yellow flesh that's rich, creamy, and intensely sweet with the taste of the ocean.

People living in coastal areas still call sea urchins the "ginseng of the sea".

Sitting right on a wooden raft or under small huts along the island's edge, visitors can enjoy fragrant grilled sea urchin with scallions and butter, piping hot sea urchin porridge, or simply eat it raw with a little lemon, mustard, and salt and pepper. The rich, melt-in-your-mouth flavor, mixed with the salty taste of the sea, makes many people laugh out loud while eating because it's so unexpected.

Sea urchin is a delicious dish that attracts many tourists.

But behind this delicacy lies a life closely intertwined with the sea. Sea urchin hunters often spend hours submerged in water, navigating rocky reefs amidst the waves to find the fattest sea urchins of the season. The peak sea urchin hunting season usually lasts from around May to August, when the sea is calm and sea urchins are at their fattest.

Perhaps that's why trips to small islands in Khanh Hoa are becoming increasingly attractive. People come to the sea not only for relaxation, but also to slow down amidst nature, to listen to the sound of waves crashing against the rocks, and to forever remember the feeling of holding a sea urchin freshly caught from the deep blue sea.

Tourists come to the beach not only for relaxation, but also to slow down and enjoy nature.

Sea urchin hunting is becoming a popular experience for tourists visiting the islands of Khanh Hoa. Visitors now want to directly experience coastal life, dive into the clear blue waters, hunt for sea urchins themselves, and feel the salty taste of the ocean in the most authentic way.

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