Xiapu County, Fujian Province is known as the "hometown of kelp in China." From April to June each year is the local kelp harvest season. In recent times, local farmers have grabbed the fine weather to harvest and dry the kelp. There is a lot of traffic on the sea.
Shajiang S Bay is a famous photography spot and the main production area of Xiapu kelp. The mudflats are covered with scattered bamboo poles, and the kelp scene that hangs between the boats to form a wonderful harvest picture. It is understood that in 2019, Xiapu County's kelp farming area is 84,000 mu, with an output of 163,000 tons and an output value of nearly 1 billion yuan. Kelp farming has become a pillar industry for Xiapu County to increase income and become rich.
Reporter Wu Shengwei Correspondent Zheng Peiluan Zhang Shanfang
Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]