Fishermen in Quy Nhon have a successful shrimp harvest.

(GLO) - At this time of year, the shrimp season is in full swing in the Quy Nhon sea area. Boats line up to go out to sea, bringing back fresh catches of shrimp with the tide. The income from shrimp helps many fishing families improve their earnings.

At 2 PM on January 27th, at Quy Nhon fishing port, Mr. Phan Duc Thuong's fishing boat, under 15 meters long (from Quy Nhon ward), docked after a night at sea, bringing with it approximately 800 kg of fresh shrimp paste – the result of what is considered a "lucky" fishing trip.

Fishermen in Nhon Ly (Quy Nhon Dong ward) bring shrimp ashore after a night of fishing. Photo: NN

Mr. Thuong said: "In the days before, the sea was calm, and there were many shrimp. Some boats struck it rich, catching 1.5 - 2 tons after a night of fishing. The shrimp floated in schools; sometimes, after finishing fishing in one school, another would appear. The boats would continue to follow until their holds were full before returning to the dock."

Shrimp harvesting is a highly communal occupation, primarily organized through a "pooling" system. Each boat typically has 3-4 workers who contribute their labor to the fishing trip. Income is not divided per trip but is accumulated over several days, then distributed according to an agreement after deducting fuel and living expenses.

This method helps fishermen share risks and increases the sense of responsibility between boat owners and crew members. Mr. Huynh Duc (55 years old, Quy Nhon ward) said: "The job of harvesting shrimp requires quick hands and sharp eyes. When the shrimp are abundant, dozens of boats and ships work together in the same area, requiring skillful handling of boats and rafts to avoid collisions. Each fishing trip usually starts in the evening and lasts until noon the next day; the work is continuous and very tiring."

According to Mr. Duc, on a good day, each fisherman can receive a few million dong; on a bad day, they still get a few hundred thousand dong. "Having an income is a joy, we can save up for Tet shopping," he said with a smile.

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During peak season, the price of shrimp paste fluctuates around 10,000 - 15,000 VND/kg. However, as Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches, the price tends to decrease due to its dependence on traders. At times, a large quantity of shrimp paste arrives in a short period, causing a surplus and driving the price down to only 5,000 - 7,000 VND/kg.

Nevertheless, for many fishing families, the shrimp season remains an important source of income to cover Tet (Lunar New Year) expenses. Ms. Vo Thi Lieu (Quy Nhon Dong ward) said: "In good years, each boat can earn 10 million VND or more per night. Including the whole season, revenue can sometimes reach around 300 million VND, enough to cover year-end expenses and reinvest in subsequent fishing trips."

Shrimp paste is purchased directly at Quy Nhon fishing port. Photo: NN

Besides its economic value, the shrimp from the Nhon Ly sea area (Quy Nhon Dong ward) has long been famous for its delicious taste and cleanliness because the seabed is sandy, not muddy like in many other areas. Consumers prefer Nhon Ly shrimp for making shrimp paste and quick-salted shrimp paste (shrimp paste).

During the season, shrimp are purchased directly at the fishing docks and ports, serving both the processing needs of local people and supplying fish sauce production facilities, contributing to the formation of a value chain from harvesting to processing and consumption on-site.

At Quy Nhon fishing port, Ms. Hoang Lan (Quy Nhon ward) carefully selected 25 kg of fresh shrimp paste to make quick-salted shrimp paste, which she sent as gifts to friends in Dak Lak province. "Every year, my friends get used to eating it and become addicted; every season they remind me to send them shrimp paste," Ms. Lan shared.

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For fishermen in coastal villages, despite concerns about weather and prices, most still cling to their fishing grounds, waiting for favorable tides. Mr. Dinh Van Quang, head of the Farmers' Association in Ly Hoa neighborhood (Quy Nhon Dong ward), said: "In the past few days, the Nhon Ly sea area has been windy, so there are fewer shrimp than last year. We hope the sea will be calm in the coming days so that boats can go out to sea each night and bring back more 'bounty from the sea,' making Tet more prosperous and complete," Mr. Quang expressed.

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