Aquatic product output in 9 months reached 32,327 tons

Thanks to good implementation of State management of fisheries exploitation, fishermen actively stick to the sea, so Ha Tinh 's fisheries exploitation output in the first 9 months of 2023 reached 32,327 tons, an increase of nearly 3% over the same period last year.

Ha Tinh: Fisheries production in the first 9 months reached 32,327 tons.

The boat holds are overflowing with scad fish belonging to fishermen from Cam Nhuong (Cam Xuyen) after their fishing trip.

Fisherman Nguyen Huy Dung from Xuan Hoi commune (Nghi Xuan district) said: "Our fishing boat has a capacity of over 200 horsepower, employs 9 workers, and specializes in offshore fishing using purse seine nets. In the first few months of this year, the weather has been relatively favorable, and the fishing grounds are stable, so we regularly go out to sea. On average, each fishing trip lasts 2-3 days, bringing in about 1-1.3 tons of product, generating an income of 20-23 million VND. After deducting production costs, each crew member earns about 1.5 million VND per trip."

Mr. Le Anh Duc – Deputy Head of the Agriculture and Rural Development Department of Nghi Xuan district, informed: “Since the beginning of the year, despite facing many difficulties, fishermen in the 9 coastal communes of Nghi Xuan district have actively stayed at sea and focused on production. In the past 9 months, the 820 fishing vessels (20 of which are 12 to over 24 meters long) of local fishermen have harvested 5,152 tons of various seafood, equivalent to the same period last year and reaching 86% of the annual plan. In the remaining months of the year, we will work with the local Party committee and government to continue strengthening guidance, urging, and encouraging fishermen to boost fishing activities to achieve and surpass the set plan.”

Ha Tinh: Fisheries production in the first 9 months reached 32,327 tons.

The fishing fleet of Loc Ha fishermen is rushing out to sea.

Along with Nghi Xuan, fishermen in coastal localities such as Loc Ha, Thach Ha, Cam Xuyen, Ky Anh district, Ky Anh town are also making efforts to overcome difficulties due to siltation of inlet and outlet channels, high fuel prices, the majority of small-capacity boats... to maintain production rhythm. Exploitation activities are closely linked to the protection of aquatic resources, prevention of illegal exploitation, and restriction of violations during fishing. Thanks to that, the exploitation output of local fleets is maintained and basically, safety is ensured during production.

Ha Tinh: Fisheries production in the first 9 months reached 32,327 tons.

A giant grouper weighing 17 kg was caught by fishermen in Loc Ha in the sea area near Mat Island ( Nghe An ).

Ms. Nguyen Thi Duyen, an official from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Loc Ha district, informed: “Currently, there are 305 fishing vessels operating in the area with a total capacity of over 21,440 horsepower, mainly owned by fishermen from Thach Kim, Loc Ha town, and Thinh Loc. In the past nine months, fishermen in the area have caught 2,864 tons of fish, shrimp, crabs, squid, and other shellfish. During the production process, relevant departments and functional forces regularly direct and implement solutions to combat IUU fishing.”

Ha Tinh: Fisheries production in the first 9 months reached 32,327 tons.

Fishermen in Cam Nhuong (Cam Xuyen) prepare ice to preserve seafood during long sea trips.

Ha Tinh currently has 2,784 registered fishing vessels, including 96 vessels over 15m long operating in offshore areas, 439 vessels between 12-15m long operating in inshore areas, and 2,249 vessels between 6-12m long operating in coastal areas. In the past nine months, the province has issued an additional 52 fishing vessel registration certificates and 139 fishing licenses.

Mr. Ho Ngoc Dien, an official from the Ha Tinh Fisheries Sub-Department, stated: “In addition to close supervision and attention to production support activities, and the fishermen's dedication to their work, the weather over the past nine months has been relatively favorable for fishing activities. The fishing grounds have seen the emergence of many aquatic species such as squid, snapper, grouper, some small pelagic fish, crabs, abalone, sea snails, and clams... Thanks to this, the total catch for the entire province is estimated at 32,327 tons (an increase of nearly 3% compared to the same period in 2022), of which the marine catch is estimated at 28,888 tons and the inland catch at 3,439 tons.”

Ha Tinh: Fisheries production in the first 9 months reached 32,327 tons.

The fishing nets pulled close to shore are full of fish, according to fishermen in Thinh Loc (Loc Ha district).

“In the last months of the year, the fisheries sector and localities will focus on urging fishermen to overcome difficulties, invest in equipment and fishing gear to increase catch yields higher than last year. In particular, they will focus on closely monitoring fishing grounds to plan for effective exploitation; strengthen propaganda on protecting aquatic resources and policies and legal regulations on exploitation and protection of aquatic resources; advise on the implementation of Decision 48/2010/QD-TTg on some policies to encourage and support exploitation and services for marine fishing in distant sea areas; and ensure safe fishing during the rainy and stormy season...” - Mr. Ho Ngoc Dien added.

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