The busy autumn farming of seaweed in Putian, Fujian has become an important channel for fishermen to increase their income
CCTV News: Currently, seaweed in Putian City, Fujian Province has entered the annual season of sprinkling seedlings. The cultivation of seaweed in 2023 has begun, and it is expected that "Toushui seaweed" will be available for sale in one month.
At 8:30 am, in the Sandun sea area of Nanri Island, Putian City, Fujian Province, farmers were busy driving small boats filled with seaweed spores on the sea surface. They will soak the seaweed spores attached to the shells in seawater, and then use a water basin or spray gun to evenly sprinkle the seaweed seedlings on the net frame during high tide.
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The sea area of Nanri Island in Putian City has good conditions, surrounded by the sea on all sides, high salinity and stable year-round. The seaweed produced by aquaculture is rich in nutrients and has a delicate taste. At present, there are over 2000 acres of locally cultivated seaweed, which has become an important channel for local fishermen to find employment and increase their income.