According to reporters of Lao Dong Newspaper, at 4:30 am, many ships and boats had docked at Cua Sot port. At this time, under the light of electricity, fishermen urgently transferred fish, shrimp, squid, crabs... ashore to supply to small traders. Calling each other, bargaining and joking sounded clearly in the near-burning night of the bustling, hurried market.
According to fisherman Phan Van Hoa (45 years old, residing in Loc Ha commune), in the past few days of the April 30 - May 1 holiday, the demand for seafood consumption was high due to the large number of tourists coming to Ha Tinh, so caught seafood was consumed quickly and prices increased higher than usual. Thanks to that, fishermen are very excited.
We just hope for calm skies, calm seas, and favorable weather to feel secure in our profession. This period also has many difficulties due to high oil prices. However, when oil prices are high, seafood prices also have to be sold higher, so fishermen still go out to sea as usual," Mr. Hoa shared.
Small trader Nguyen Thi Loan (40 years old, residing in Loc Ha commune) said that this time is the holiday season, so seafood is easy to consume. She buys seafood from fishermen and brings it to the market to sell, earning a little profit from the price difference to spend in life.
Ms. Loan believes that when fuel prices increase, seafood prices also increase. Consumers also understand and accept this, so buying and selling activities still take place almost normally.
The market at Cua Sot fishing port took place quickly, then gradually thinned out as small traders urgently gathered enough seafood and then transported it to sell at nearby markets. Many local people also took the opportunity to go to the port to buy shrimp and fish to be fresher and cheaper than buying at the market. Therefore, the fish market at the port is always crowded every early morning.
When dawn appears, many fishing boats have completed selling seafood, fishermen start resting, eating breakfast to regain energy to then be ready for the next sea trip.
