Phu Quy, 120 kilometers (74 miles) from the famous resort town of Phan Thiet in the south-central province of Binh Thuan, is yet to become a big tourism draw. So fishing continues to be the main location of the island’s residents, and these boats are their lifeline.

People are up early to receive the catch that is brought in at dawn. There are many seafood selling points scattered along the coast of Phu Quy Island.

Bai Phu is one of the busy fish distribution points on the island, especially during the windy season. The coracles on the beach are yet to go into action.

Traders still wearing their motorbike helmets hasten to pick out freshest baskets of fish as a boat dock at a wharf in Bai Phu, around three kilometers from the Phu Quy Port.

Traders and the occasional tourists check out the fresh catch right at the beach. The fish have been caught on overnight trips by fishermen who head out to sea at around 3-4 p.m. and return just as the sun is coming out.

During the monsoon season, fresh tuna costs VND70,000 ($3) to VND100,000 ($4.4) per kilo.