Fishermen in Cua Lo harvest krill for early morning income

In Cua Lo, Nghe An, local fishermen are engaging in the traditional practice of harvesting krill, also known as 'moi', during the early morning hours. The krill season typically lasts from the sixth to the ninth lunar months, with experienced locals identifying optimal harvesting spots by observing changes in water color.

Using simple tools such as 'nhui'—a dome-shaped net attached to a bamboo pole—fishermen wade through the shallows, often moving backward to sweep the nets along the sandy bottom. Some workers use a double-netting method to increase yields when large schools of krill are present.

On successful days, families can earn several million VND in just a few hours. Fresh krill is purchased by traders directly on the beach at prices ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 VND per kilogram. For many locals, this seasonal work provides a significant supplementary income and maintains a long-standing family tradition.