Before the sun has fully risen, near-shore fishing boats return, laden with a fresh catch. Along the beaches of Da Nang, the atmosphere becomes lively as fishermen haul in their nets and sort their bounty.

Locals and tourists alike join in-helping to pull the nets or selecting the freshly caught fish, shrimp, crabs, and shellfish. These marine treasures are handed directly to buyers right on the sand, bringing joy to the fishermen after each voyage. Such daily labor and routine activities embody the simple, distinctive charm of the coastal people of Da Nang. 

Various types of seafood are brought ashore for sale at dawn. Photo: VNA

Nearshore fishing boats return and anchor off the coast of Da Nang at dawn. Photo: VNA

Seafood from nearshore catches is transferred by fishermen into basins and tubs to be sold right on the beach. Photo: VNA

Freshly caught fish are brought ashore for sale. Photo: VNA

Vendors clean and sort the fish for customers right on the beach. Photo: VNA

Vendors weigh and portion out seafood for customers amidst the bustling atmosphere of the early-morning fish market. Photo: VNA

Hauling in nearshore nets. Photo: VNA

Seafood from nearshore catches is transferred by fishermen into basins and tubs to be sold right on the beach. Photo: VNA

Locals and fishermen work together to haul in nearshore fishing nets off the coast of Da Nang as the sun begins to rise. Photo: VNA

Fishermen work together to haul in nets and harvest seafood in the nearshore waters of Da Nang. Photo: VNA