Fishing is in full swing in Dongtou District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, and more than a hundred fishing boats are heading to the East China Sea to start their harvest journey

China News Service, Wenzhou, September 16 (Zhou Jian, Shen Canhui, Hong Gaocen) After four and a half months of fishing moratorium during the winter season, the East China Sea has experienced abundant fishing and is full of vitality. At 12:00 on September 16, Dongtou District of Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province also ushered in full-scale fishing. The fishing port that had been dormant for a long time was once again boiling. The fishermen reorganized their fishing gear, set sail, and rushed to the blue sea to start a new round of farming, animal husbandry, and fishing.

Dongtou Dongsha Fishing Port in the early morning has already ushered in a lively and busy scene. Nearly a hundred fishing boats lined up neatly and docked in the harbor. Their blue hulls were accompanied by sparkling waves, waiting for the moment to set sail. On the pier, the sea breeze is blowing, machines are roaring, and people are buzzing. Everywhere is full of vitality and vitality that is ready to go.

The fishermen seized the precious time before fishing to carefully organize fishing nets, inspect ship equipment, prepare daily supplies, and prepare for going to sea in an orderly manner. For fishermen who have made a living from the sea for generations, adhering to and waiting during the fishing moratorium are full of expectations for a bumper harvest in the golden autumn.

Wu Siyuan, the boat owner who has been deeply engaged in fishing for 30 years, is full of excitement after several months of rest. He said, "I have been waiting for a long time for today's new expedition. I am full of excitement and expectation. I also wish all the fishermen who go out to sea smooth sailing, safe and smooth, and return with a full load."

Wu Chengyu, the owner of the ship, said that on the eve of the start of fishing, the crew had fully completed the overhaul of the ship's engine and the arrangement and maintenance of net gear. They had prepared enough meat, fruits and other supplies for going to sea, and were in a complete state to welcome the fishing operation. They looked forward to a full cabin of fish and shrimp and a bumper harvest this time.

At 12 o'clock at noon, with the loud and clear fishing command resounding through the fishing port, one by one the fishing boats unmoored, set sail through the waves, and sailed towards the vast East China Sea. The rolling white waves at the stern and the continuous sailing track bear the hard work of the island fishermen, and also entrust the vision of harvest in the villages of Hundred Islands.

It is understood that there are currently 436 registered fishing boats in Dongtou District. Since the "small fishing season" in August, 360 fishing boats have gone out to sea in batches to carry out trial fishing and small-scale operations. The fishery production order in the jurisdiction has steadily recovered and continues to improve. With the launch of this full-scale fishing operation, all the remaining 76 trawlers have been released from the ban and put into operation, marking that Dongtou's autumn and winter fishery fishing has entered a new stage of scale and normalization.

In order to build a strong defense line for maritime safety production and escort the fishing operation in a smooth and orderly manner, the Dongtou District Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau made arrangements in advance and provided front-line services, and paid close attention to various safety guarantees before and after the fishing operation. Law enforcement officers keep a close eye on key points such as fishing port terminals and outbound channels, carry out comprehensive and detailed inspections of fishing vessel equipment and safety facilities, strictly implement the principle of "do not go to sea if it is unsafe", and eliminate potential safety hazards at sea from the source.

As fishing begins in full swing in the golden autumn, various seasonal high-quality seafood such as hairtail, giant pomfret, and squid will gradually return to Hong Kong in batches. As the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day are approaching, the supply of local seafood markets in Dongtou will continue to increase and the categories will become richer, allowing citizens and tourists to enjoy the authentic sweet seafood from East China.