Da Nang fishermen rejoice with bumper harvest of tiny sea prawns

In early May, fishermen in coastal areas of Da Nang city are enjoying a bumper harvest of ruoc bien (tiny sea prawns). Tiny sea prawns appear in batches, lasting about a week. On peak days, some small boats were lucky enough to catch 7-8 tons of fresh tiny shrimps; after deducting expenses, a fisherman could earn up to 8 million dong (304 US dollars) per day./.

Fresh tiny shrimps are nature's gift to Da Nang fishermen. Photo: VNA
Fresh tiny shrimp batches are transported to fields for drying. Photo: VNA
Fishermen use basket boat to quickly transfer tiny shrimps from fishing boats to shore for drying and retaining freshness. Photo: VNA
Locals in Da Nang enjoy a bumper harvest of ruoc bien. Photo: VNA
Dried ruoc bien are sold to wholesalers right on the beach. Photo: VNA
Tiny shrimps are dried for 3 hours before being sold to wholesalers. Photo: VNA
Locals in Duy Nghia commune, Da Nang city enjoy a bumper harvest of ruoc bien (tiny sea shrimps). Photo: VNA
Drying tiny shrimps for storage and transport. Photo: VNA
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