Fish farms in the coastal provinces of eastern China have recently entered a bumper summer harvest season.
On Saturday, fishermen harvested over 40,000 kg of fish from Qiandao Lake in Chun'an County, east China's Zhejiang Province.
"I estimate that today's catch is about 40,000 to 45,000 kg, and the fish are also relatively large. The main species is bighead carp, accounting for about 80 percent of our harvest. This indicates that this year is another good harvest year for our fishermen," said Ye Zhiqing, a local fisherman.
Many tourists came specifically to witness the harvest.
"It is truly a spectacular scene. Seeing the fishermen's energetic efforts and hard work during this harvest makes me appreciate every meal even more," said a tourist surnamed Zhang.
Bili, a small township in east China's Fujian Province, is a major abalone production base in the region. Recently, local fishermen have welcomed a bumper harvest with over 30,000 tons of cultivated abalone ready for market.
Fishermen typically work from 19:00 until early morning hours during the harvest. The nighttime harvest is intentional - cooler temperatures increase abalone activity and improve meat quality.
After sorting, the abalone are transported to shore where water-filled transport vehicles await at the dock. The harvest is distributed both to seafood markets and local processing plants.
Fishermen, seafood farmers reap bumper harvest in China's coastal provinces
