Chapter 566: Busy Crab Hunting
Although the time spent at the marine ranch is not much each year, it does not mean that Zhuang Haiyang does not value the ranch. In fact, the ranch purchased now is more of an experimental field of Zhuang Haiyang, which is bound to be replicated and promoted in the future.
It's a pity that Zhuang Haiyang, who has always wanted to buy an independent island, has not been able to find any islands he wants. Although it is possible to lease uninhabited islands in China, Zhuang Haiyang still feels that it is not very safe.
At the end of the day, leasing and buying are two different things. The former has a time limit and is likely to be taken back by the state sooner or later. In the case of the latter, as long as you are willing to put into business planning, you may be able to become your own independent kingdom.
Although Zhuang Haiyang has no idea of being the king, now that he has children, he still hopes to leave something for future generations. In addition, owning an overseas island can also house more retired elites.
Fortunately, there is no need to be too anxious about this kind of thing, with Zhuang Haiyang's current physical fitness, it should not be a problem to live for another few decades. And he believes that as his fame grows, coupled with the accumulation of wealth, sooner or later someone will be willing to sell him an island.
Soon after Zhuang Haiyang arrived at the ranch, the travel company under the jurisdiction of Concubine Li sent several employees in charge of the franchise store. The arrival of these employees also means that the foreign seafood counter of the franchised store will open again.
Compared with last year's franchise store, the store's online reputation and loyal customers have naturally increased a lot. When Lin Wan, who led the team, asked if she wanted to pre-sell in advance, she was rejected by Zhuang Haiyang.
He said very directly: "We still don't want to do this kind of thing like pre-sale, but we can make a preview in advance." Before the fleet came back, I didn't know what kind of seafood I could catch.
Since you're here to take charge of the matter, contact the appropriate shipping channel. Strive to deliver the seafood we caught back to domestic customers as soon as possible in the shortest possible time. Over there in China, has it been arranged?"
"Well, the website will also send someone to contact us. ”
"Okay, it seems that the website is also looking forward to the sales of our franchise store this year, right?"
"That's natural! Knowing that the fleet has arrived, customers who purchased seafood last year will be screaming and waiting for the sale!"
In view of this situation, Zhuang Haiyang did not continue to wait long, and immediately gathered the fleet to prepare to go to sea. Before going to sea, Zhuang Haiyang called Louie and asked him to find someone to harvest a batch of oysters. All oysters harvested must be of good quality and quantity.
Set aside 30% of the share and hand it over to the franchise store to sell as fine seafood. In Zhuang's view, many of the franchise's loyal customers are willing to pay a premium for farm-grown oysters and freshwater salmon.
Hearing Zhuang Haiyang's explanation, Louis also said directly: "Okay, BOSS, I will arrange this matter!"
After explaining the matter, Zhuang Haiyang did not continue to stay, and directly ordered the fleet to go to sea. The crew, who had been resting at the ranch for two days, were now mentally and physically restored. Naturally, they all seemed very happy to go to sea.
When they arrived in the Antarctic waters, many new team members sighed: "The wind and waves here are much more fierce than those in China!"
"That's pretty good! It's really windy and rainy that you know what it means to be turbulent. Fortunately, the tonnage of our fishing boats is large enough, but I am afraid that the weather is not at the level of huge waves, and it should still be fine.
However, when you go out to work, you must remember to wear warm clothes. The temperature here is much colder than in China. If you really catch a cold, that's a more troublesome thing!"
Some things that need to be paid attention to, the old players will tell the new players to pay attention. Bringing the old with the new is itself a tradition of the fleet. When the fleet arrived at the target sea area, Zhuang Haiyang seemed to ignore the temperature of the sea and jumped into the sea again for diving training.
Seeing this scene, many new team members wearing warm clothes also said with emotion and admiration: "The boss's swimming level, I really didn't say it." In such a cold sea, he went into the water like this, isn't he really afraid of freezing?"
"Don't compare yourself to him, that's a BT, understand?"
The veterans are not surprised, and the new players will be the same sooner or later. For Zhuang Haiyang, who enters the water, returning to the Antarctic Sea feels the difference of this sea area. It didn't take long for the white dolphin to be taken out of the space again.
After staying in the space for a long time, in order to maintain the nature of the white dolphin, Zhuang Haiyang will also release it from time to time, so that it can feel the difference between the space and the sea. In the Antarctic waters, the feeling given to the white dolphin is naturally better.
Considering that the white dolphin is in the Antarctic Sea, it has become a legendary existence. Although it has been so long, there has been a lot of white dolphins, and the number of whaling boats that came here to hunt in the past has really decreased significantly.
In the name of scientific research, organizations and research institutions that are trying to find the whereabouts of white dolphins should not have given up tracking the whereabouts of white dolphins. But for Zhuang Haiyang, as long as he is by the side of the white dolphin, no one can snatch it!
While taking the white dolphin to release the wind, Zhuang Haiyang did not forget to sacrifice and refine the sea pearl. Feeling that Dinghaizhu was accelerating the collection of beneficial energy in the nearby seawater, Zhuang Haiyang also knew that the next upgrade would take a long time.
Fortunately, today's strength and diving depth cannot allow Zhuang Haiyang to dive in the sea. Breaking the limit of kilometers, Zhuang Haiyang has been able to explore many mysteries of the underwater world.
In the sea area where the king crab inhabits, looking at the king crab population that dominates the bottom of the sea, Zhuang Haiyang was also amazed: "Even if there is a large number of fish caught every year, the reproduction speed of this king crab is indeed very amazing!"
Unlike other seas, the Antarctic Sea is home to a large number of marine living resources. King crab, which is accustomed to living in groups, can also be described as a tyrant in the sea. They don't seem to have any natural predators other than humans, and they sweep away everything in their habitat.
Perhaps this is why some experts in marine ecology are concerned about these things. A large number of anything can lead to the deterioration of the ecological chain, which will bring unpredictable changes.
Thinking of this, looking at the king crab crawling on the bottom of the sea, Zhuang Haiyang also smiled and said: "In this case, I will catch more this time and strive to lose weight for your race." I also want to know, is it because of the food or the reproduction!"
Although fishing vessels are also engaged in trawling, many crew members know that king crab fishing is also the main reason for fishing in the Antarctic Sea. Because of its large size and delicious meat, the price of this thing has soared in recent years.
If you talk about crabs caught in domestic waters, they can be sold for about 100 yuan, which is not bad. So the king crabs caught here can be sold for thousands of yuan each, so naturally the crabs here are more valuable.
Zhuang Haiyang, who found the sea area where the king crab lived, returned to the fleet and said directly: "Junzi, inform all boats to prepare bait, arrive at the predetermined location, and listen to my instructions at any time to go to the cage." ”
"Understood!"
The various baits that were prepared in the pasture were quickly packed into huge crab pots. When the fleet arrived at the sea area selected by Zhuang Haiyang, all the fleets began to hold the cage and throw it into the sea at Zhuang Haiyang's signal.
Looking at the float floating on the sea, the new team members who participated in the fishing for the first time also asked curiously: "Can you just wait for one night?"
In fact, the habits of king crabs are no different from those of other crabs. Although it is possible during the day, the time is too short. Putting the crab pots in the evening and harvesting them the next day can also ensure that there is enough harvest for each cage. ”
Wait until the two boats surround the selected sea area where the king crabs live, and put the cages they are carrying. The cooking class also began to prepare dinner for everyone at the signal of Zhuang Haiyang. After dinner, it is natural to rest.
Although the wind and waves are stronger at night, fortunately, the tonnage of the fishing boat is large enough. During the shaking, many crew members fell asleep quickly. As for Zhuang Haiyang, like the rest of the crew, he stayed in his lounge to meditate and practice.
Except when he was with his wife, Zhuang Haiyang rarely slept in bed at night, and most of the time, he would sit in the lounge and meditate and practice. This kind of practice has become a habit. Moreover, the efficiency and speed of rejuvenation are higher.
When the crew woke up the next day, they had breakfast as usual. The cage takes a long time, and it will definitely not work if you don't eat something to pad your stomach. That's why I eat breakfast before I work.
If the crew is tired and hungry, they can also go to the cooking class to temporarily add food. For the members of the cooking squad who are in charge of catering, it is also part of their job to occasionally add meals to the crew. After all, work they rarely get involved!
What is different from usual is that now in the work of collecting crab pots, Zhuang Haiyang does not have to do it himself, he only needs to move his mouth. With the two boats, each head to the sea area where the cage is lowered, and collect the first crab pot that is put in.
Looking at the tight sling, many veteran players wearing gloves also smiled and said: "Looking at this frame, it should be a lot of harvest to come to the first cage." Wait a few of you, follow us first, and throw away the crabs that don't meet the standards.
In addition, the selected qualified crabs should also be put into the tank as soon as possible. Unlike other crab fleets, our crabs can be sold at a high price, also because of the large number of live crabs. Got it?"
"Understood!"
"Then get ready to work!"
Zhou Guang, the flight leader who was a bystander, wanted to go over to help, but Hong Wei also said in a timely manner: "Don't get involved in this kind of thing." When it's time to fish in the afternoon, you can also join in the fun.
By the way, you probably haven't eaten king crab before, right? Not to mention anything else with the boat going to sea, all kinds of excellent seafood and whatever, I guarantee that you will get tired of eating it!"
Hong Wei, who said this, also knew that Zhou Guang and the others went to sea with the ship, and they really felt that there was nothing to do. In fact, when the fleet arrived in the Antarctic Sea, the two helicopters barely took off, but sank directly to the hangar.
The wind and waves are too strong, and it is still somewhat dangerous for the helicopter to hover on the tarmac. But even so, Zhuang Haiyang still feels that professional things are entrusted to professional people. Zhou Guang and the others don't have to feel embarrassed.
Looking at the huge crab pots hanging onto the boat, they were all crowded with huge king crabs, and the team members who participated in the fishing for the first time all said excitedly: "Oh my God! I'm afraid there are hundreds of crabs in this cage, right? This crab is really big!"
It's just that as the crabs were dumped onto the deck, many of the new team members thought that the king crabs were big enough, and they were directly picked up by the old team members and thrown back into the sea. Pick out one of the big king crabs and say, "Only those who meet this standard are what we want, understand?"
"But I've seen a lot of that big king crab in seafood restaurants before!
"What's the pity? We have a limited number of living water tanks, and the king crabs we bring back must all meet the standards of first-class crabs. It's because of the strict requirements that our king crab is so popular, understand?"
"Remember!"
Look at the selected crabs and start piling up the crab baskets placed next to them. The new team members are also very nimble, carrying crab baskets in pairs and dumping them into the living water tank where oxygen is started. The people in the cooking class stayed on the sidelines to watch the excitement.
Occasionally, a qualified crab with missing arms and legs would be thrown out by the sorting team, and the cooks would pack it up and prepare it for lunch. In such a situation, the veterans are no longer surprised.
Speaking of which, I haven't eaten this king crab for a while, and many veteran team members also feel a little nostalgic. Even taking advantage of the sorting effort, they joked with the cook, asking the cooks to make a few more flavors, so that they could choose them when the time came.
"Don't worry! This time we brought enough ingredients to ensure that the big guys enjoy eating. Let's get to work!"
After laughing and joking, the cooks were actually happy. For them, it is not a pleasure and pleasure to be able to cook such superb seafood, and Zhou Guang and others finally know why the fleet can make money.
Fishing for king crab is also a risky job for many foreign crab fishing boats. But the biggest risk is undoubtedly that after the crab pots are put in, it is very likely that no king crab can be caught.
In fact, it is not uncommon for empty cages to be empty. Occasionally, you can catch it, but you have to worry about not being qualified. For the fishing standards of king crabs, the fishery management departments of various countries also have relatively strict standards and requirements.
On the other hand, on the side of Zhuang Haiyang, every time the fleet returns to port, the fishery management personnel in charge of the South Island will also work on the spot. The sale of these king crabs also requires the payment of corresponding taxes. As for the standard, naturally there is no problem.
In the words of those managers, if all fishing boats or crab fishing boats implemented the standards of Zhuang Haiyang, then their marine ecology would be better maintained, and there would be no need to send inspection boats to conduct random inspections from time to time.
If at the beginning, the new players were still excited, then they didn't talk much. The reason is that with the crab pots that are constantly being hoisted, the accumulation of king crabs on the deck is also increasing.
Everyone seemed busy, and there was no time to talk and talk. Such a hectic scene makes everyone focus on their work. Other idle people also felt very happy to see this kind of scene.
Isn't it true that when I went abroad to fish and crab in the Antarctic Sea, this is what happened today? Only by being busy can we prove that the fleet can make money. The more money the fleet makes, the more they end up getting a share of it.