Dance of the Net

Out on the open sea, fishermen with their nets create a beautiful tapestry of colorful "dances" as they make their living. In the early summer, when large schools of anchovies appear in the sea, it's also the time when fishermen in the South Central region begin their fishing season. At this time, fishermen on their boats begin casting their nets. They look like artists painting countless beautiful and vibrant pictures on the sea.

Casting nets to catch schools of anchovies at sea. Photo: GIA NGUYEN

The net resembles a giant lotus leaf on the surface of the sea. Photo: GIA NGUYEN

Harvesting a bountiful catch from the sea at the start of the summer season. Photo: GIA NGUYEN

Basket boats bring the catch ashore. Photo: DANG VAN HAI

"The spoils of war": Fresh anchovies caught by fishermen in Xuan Hai commune ( Phu Yen province). Photo: NGOC OAI

Sewing and stitching together large fishing nets in preparation for heading out to sea. Photo: NGOC OAI

A sea turtle, unfortunately caught in a net, was returned to the sea with the help of fishermen and fisheries officials in Binh Dinh province. Photo: NGOC OAI

Fresh anchovies are the raw material for making traditional fish sauce or for drying and exporting. Photo: NGOC OAI

NGOC OAI

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/vu-dieu-cua-luoi-post794706.html