Dawn on Tam Giang Lagoon. The lagoon is a brackish water area covering the land of the three districts of Phong Dien, Quang Dien and Huong Tra in Thua Thien-Hue province.

Mussel catchers start a working day at 3 in the morning.

With glasses, a piece of zinc and a bamboo stick, these men dive in the water for many hours a day to catch mussels.

Batches of mussels are poured into the boat. How many batches are enough to fill up this boat?

The hand of a mussel catcher after many hours under water.

They finish their job when the boat is full of mussels.

A relaxing moment for mussel catchers before they return home.