Lam Dong fishermen flock to welcome "sea blessings" during the South wind season
Every day, from around 12 noon to 4 pm, the coastal clam wharves of Phan Ri Cua commune (Lam Dong province) are crowded with people and vehicles welcoming "sea luck" to go everywhere.
Báo Lâm Đồng•05/08/2025
Fishermen return to shore on a basket boat after a trip to the sea
At this time, the coastal areas of Lam Dong province are in the season of southern fish (from April to September of the lunar calendar). However, due to unfavorable weather and strong winds at sea, many boats are staying ashore and not going out to sea. Some boats operate close to shore every day, exploiting clams and snails. Due to strong winds at sea, the output is not much, so the selling price has increased by an average of 20,000 - 30,000 VND/kg compared to about a week ago.
Some photos recorded by reporters at the clam wharf in Phan Ri Cua commune, Lam Dong province these days:
Fishermen go to sea from 2am and return to shore at about 2pm the same day. Buy and sell right at the dock Clams are sold wholesale and retail on the spot with wholesale prices from 35,000 VND - 50,000 VND/kg depending on size. Fresh octopus just brought ashore to sell to traders for 120 - 150,000 VND/kg Green dom, one of the "sea gifts" that has just arrived on shore, costs about 40,000 - 50,000 VND/kg. Clams have appeared a lot in recent days in Phan Ri Cua commune, sold for about 40,000 - 45,000 VND/kg with shell. Whole clams are sold for 30,000 - 50,000 VND/kg depending on size. Clams are consumed immediately upon landing. Packing for consumption Many types of clams and snails have just arrived and are on sale. Local people provide clam shelling service right at the wharf. Fresh fish is sold on the spot at prices ranging from 60,000 - 70,000 VND/kg. Boats and coracles anchor near the coast of Phan Ri Cua commune to transport seafood ashore. Bustling trading scene at the clam wharf The clams are transported to the local warehouse owners.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Lam Dong province, in the first half of 2025, the province's total aquatic product output was 116,005 tons (reaching 47.7% of the plan, up 3.2% over the same period). The province currently has 8,439 fishing vessels with a length of 6 m or more registered and updated on the national fishing vessel database VNFishbase.
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