Snails, snails, conchs, clams, hairy clams ... During the fishing break, small shellfish products won a "place" in the seafood market due to low prices. Yesterday, the reporter visited a number of aquatic markets in Daocheng and found that compared with the "jump" of the prices of seafood such as fish and port crab, shellfish such as conch and clams were favored by the public because of their low fresh prices. Limelight ".

Visit a variety of shellfish seafood

Yesterday, the reporter visited a number of farmer's markets and supermarkets in Laoshan District and found that there are many kinds of shellfish seafood, and even become the main varieties of some seafood stalls. In the seafood area of Thumb Plaza in Laoshan District, the reporter saw that, with the exception of a few fish and shrimps, the small-scale stalls were filled with shellfish products such as snails, snails, snails, and more than ten species. "This small seafood is cheap and fresh, and it sells very well." The sales staff told reporters that shellfish products have been popular with the public since the fishing season.

Sea oysters are 6 yuan a catty, hairy clams 9 yuan a catty, cone snails 6.5 yuan a catty, stone snails 8 yuan a catty. Seafood, shellfish seafood prices are very close to the people, most shellfish products are priced at less than 10 yuan per catty. "Clams are shipped at least 50 to 60 kilograms a day, and they sell the best. In addition, Shiluo and sea oysters are also sold very well." Mr. Yan, a merchant from the Xiaogang Aquatic Wholesale Market, told reporters that compared to frozen seafood such as fish, Shellfish products are small, but they are fresher and more advantageous in price. "I like to eat stone snails. I eat snacks at home on weekends. Every time I come, I buy two or three pounds. I eat them with my family all morning, which is very fresh and cheap." Ms. Lu said.

Investigation Conch is mostly foreign goods

The staff of the Municipal Ocean and Fishery Bureau told reporters that most conch varieties are produced in summer and autumn. During this period, the water temperature in the sea area is higher, which is suitable for the life of conch and other life. The reporter learned that most of the conch and snails are foreign goods, and the local production is not enough to supply the market. Most of the snail products including spicy snails and snails come from Yantai, Dalian, Zhoushan and other places. The local conch mainly comes from Tianheng Islands, Yangkou and other places.

"The so-called local conch is not different from the southern conch in terms of varieties. If there is a difference in taste, it is mainly caused by different growing environments." Fishery experts of the Municipal Oceanic and Fishery Bureau told reporters that snails are suitable for growing on shallow beaches. The waters near Qingdao have low water temperature and moderate salinity, and the conch meat produced is firmer.

Market Fish prices have risen sharply

More than a month has passed since the fishing moratorium, and the prices of fish, shrimp and other seafood have increased significantly. The reporter learned from the Chengyang Aquatic Wholesale Market that the current price of fresh blackhead fish is about 60 yuan per catty, medium-sized partial fish is about 30 yuan per catty, the price of farmed live flounder is up to 80 yuan per catty, and red plus jiji per catty Around 38 yuan. "Compared to half a month ago, the price of fish and seafood has risen a lot." Mr. Yan told reporters that fish and seafood had a larger increase, most of which increased by about 8 yuan per catty. In addition, the prices of seafood products such as port crab and shrimp have also increased significantly. The price of fresh prawns is about 42 yuan per catty, and the price of goby is about 45 yuan per catty. The prices of shellfish seafood such as clams and oysters have been relatively stable since fishing was suspended, and there has not been much increase.

There are nearly 30 species of conch on the market

According to Li Chenglin, a researcher at Shandong Provincial Marine Aquaculture Research Institute, there are currently two main types of conch on the Qingdao market. One is called red snail, which is seven to eight yuan a catty. Qingdao, Yantai, and Weihai in the Bohai Sea area, with Jiaozhou Bay area and Laizhou Bay area, are relatively abundant. There is also a name called strong spiny red snail, which is small in size, three to four yuan per catty, and has a burr on the shell, which occupies a small amount in the market. In addition, according to the common name, there are nearly 30 varieties of spicy snails, snails, nautilus, jade snails, sea melon seeds, turban snails, marl snails, snails, snails, etc. These conchs are basically wild, but there have been a small number of artificial pond breeding and natural reproduction in recent years, but they are also carried out in seawater. Conch mainly uses algae and shellfish as food. Compared with other shellfish such as clams and oysters, the output of conch is relatively small.