If the south central region is considered to be the ‘kingdom’ of farmed lobsters, Binh Ba island (Cam Binh commune, Cam Ranh city, Khanh Hoa province) is regarded as the capital of that ‘kingdom’. The island is home to hundreds of lobster rafts on Cam Ray Bay, helping make the product the specialty of the whole region.
Binh Ba is a small island with a wavy, windy barrier wall facing Cam Ranh Bay, Khanh Hoa province. The island is dubbed ‘the island of lobster’. (Photo: VNA)
Located some 60 kilometers from the coastal city of Nha Trang to the south, Binh Ba island is a favorite destination thanks to not only beautiful beaches and untapped landscapes but also a lot of gastronomic treats. On top of that, grilled lobster with a locally-made salt and green chili sauce is Binh Ba’s signature dish, appealing to any gourmets. Lobster is the first choice of tourists traveling to this island. (Photo: VNA)
Binh Ba Island still retains the green water necessary for shrimp farming development. (Photo: VNA)
Rock cliffs and hills are favourable conditions for lobster farming. (Photo: VNA)
Immediately after being picked up from the water, lobsters are immediately transferred to the boat and kept in cold storage. (Photo: VNA)
Fresh lobsters are preserved in specialised cages for transportation to distributors. (Photo: VNA)
The People’s Committee of the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has approved a development plan for the seafood sector for 2025, with a vision towards 2035.
The enlightenment of lobster farming with cages and rafts in Binh Ba has brought the products of lobster, blue lobster and red lobster into specialties of the whole South Central region.
After 45 years of liberation (April 2, 1975-2020), the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has gained great and comprehensive achievements in all fields, with economy developing relatively comprehensively.