My Deep-sea Fishery

"That's right, it's the Antarctic Circle." He Mingde nodded.

Xiang Yang was silent for a moment, "Why did you suddenly think of going to the Antarctic Circle? The climate over there is not for people to stay in."

When most people think of Antarctica, they must first think of those chubby penguins, or cute and cute seals.

In fact, the fishery resources in Antarctica are very attractive.

Every year, many ocean-going fleets from all over the world go to Antarctica to salvage Antarctic krill.

Go to Antarctica to catch some dried shrimp? Some people may wonder, can the gas fee be earned back?

In fact, the range from 60 degrees south latitude to the South Pole is an important food production area for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Every year in the Antarctic fishing area, about 300,000 tons of aquatic products are caught ashore, and then shipped to countries all over the world. After processing, they are supplied to nearly 200 countries and regions around the world.

According to the latest data from the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Management Office, as of 2018, the annual catch of Antarctic krill is 289,700 tons.

In addition, the annual catches of the small-scaled toothfish and the scaly-headed toothfish are also calculated in tens of thousands of tons.

The reserves of Antarctic krill are extremely rich, conservatively estimated at about 500 million tons. From the perspective of ecological balance, the annual consumption of 50 million tons is drizzle, which cannot even keep up with the natural reproduction speed of Antarctic krill.

However, the Antarctic krill carapace has a high content of toxic substances and is very unstable. After the krill dies, the toxic substances will soon be incorporated into the shrimp meat, so the cost of processing Antarctic krill is very high. It is not like Like other aquatic products, you just need to catch them.

In addition, the consumption of 5,000 tons is not only the consumption of humans, but also the consumption of other marine organisms.

Antarctic krill is the main food source for most marine organisms in the Southern Ocean, such as whales, penguins, seals, etc., and they also need to consume a large amount of Antarctic krill every year.

"The weather is a bit harsh, but there is money to be made there. You only need to go there once, and you may drag back thousands of tons of Antarctic krill when you come back." Wu Shiwen said with his eyes glowing.

Xiang Yang smiled, "Where are you going to sell it after dragging thousands of tons back? Dead Antarctic krill can only be ground up to make shrimp powder for fishing. Wholesale such dead shrimp can't be sold for a dollar a catty. Then we'll really be a cargo ship."

"So let's go in a team." He Mingde said with a smile: "At that time, we will rent another icebreaker, and the three ships will set off at the same time. Ocean-going fishing boats are processing motherships, and we will pay for the rent of the icebreaker, and how about we get a fifty-fifty share of the catch when the time comes?" He Mingde asked.

Xiang Yang raised his eyebrows, if this is the case, then the method is really feasible.

Just going to Antarctica, Xiang Yang has to think about it.

Not every crew member is willing to work in that kind of icy and snowy place.

To be precise, none of the crew would be willing to work in that kind of icy and snowy place.

"Why, haven't you caught any fish recently? You have to venture to places like Antarctica." Xiang Yang asked doubtfully.

"Don't mention it." He Mingde shook his head and said: "In general, the catches we caught are just enough to pay the crew's salaries and daily expenses. Every time we go out, we will lose a net fuel fee. If we don't take the risky trip to Antarctica, we may have to survive. Can't stop."

"No matter how cold the stone is, it can be warmed up for three years, and it's the same with fishing. Why don't you stick to it?" Xiang Yang said.

"Don't talk about three years, even if you let us persist for half a year, we won't be able to persist." Wu Shiwen said in a low voice: "Brother Yang, if you are six and we are four, you should help us and take advantage of us. Now I still have some money on hand, so I can go to Antarctica, if it takes another two months, we may not even be able to go to Antarctica.”

Xiang Yang thought carefully for a moment, "If you are sure that you will be able to catch Antarctic krill if you go to Antarctica? You must know that going to Antarctica is not easy. First of all, the crew's emotions are very difficult to appease. If you want to let the crew choose to go or not Go, I guess no one would want to go there even if they paid double the salary."

"In our business, how can there be any certainty? If you go there, you may make money, if you don't go, you will lose money." He Mingde said with a smile: "As long as you go this trip and get it, then this year's harvest will be enough. gone."

"Okay, actually, I also want to visit Antarctica, but I can't promise you yet, I have to discuss it with the crew first, if they are very emotional, then I really can't promise you. "Xiang Yang said.

"Okay, then we'll wait for your news." He Mingde got up and said.

"Shouldn't we leave after dinner?" Xiang Yang asked the guest.

"No, we still have things to do. We will invite you next time." Wu Shiwen said.

Seeing this, Xiang Yang didn't want to keep them anymore, and sent them directly to the door.

After sending He Mingde and Wu Shiwen away, Xiang Yang thought for a while, took out his mobile phone, called all the members in the work group, and went to the ship for a meeting after dinner.

At this time, many crew members should have gone to play in Huhai Town, Xiang Yang can ask them to come back immediately, but it is not necessary, just after dinner, don't make it so hasty.

In fact, Xiang Yang still underestimated his appeal.

Half an hour after the news was sent, Chen Qingsheng called Xiang Yang, saying that the crew members were all on board, and whether the meeting should be held in advance.

Chen Qingsheng didn't ask Xiang Yang what the theme of the meeting was. Obviously, he had already known it in advance through other channels.

Xiang Yang rushed to the boat immediately.

When Xiang Yang arrived on board, the deck was already full of people. When they saw Xiang Yang coming, the crew all warmly greeted him:

"Brother Yang."

"captain."

"Captain, you are here, are we on the deck or in the conference room?" Chen Qingsheng asked.

There is indeed a conference room on board, but it can't accommodate so many people, Xiang Yang said directly: "Go to the restaurant, let's sit down and chat slowly."

When they arrived at the restaurant and sat down, Fang Youqun immediately asked, "Brother Yang, what's the rush? You need everyone to have a meeting together."

Xiang Yang tapped his fingers.

All of a sudden everyone quieted down, and they all looked at Xiang Yang eagerly.

Xiang Yang looked at Chen Qingsheng and asked, "Master Chen, I see you, did you already know it in advance?"

Chen Qingsheng was taken aback for a moment, then immediately said with a dry smile: "Lao He let me know, but I don't know much."

"Then what do you mean?" Xiang Yang asked.

"I have no objection. I can do whatever I want, as long as the captain orders you." Chen Qingsheng said.

At this time, Fang Youqun muttered: "Brother Yang, Brother Qing, what are you talking about? It's a meeting, why are you still playing charades? Tell me what's going on."