Seafood @ Ferry Pier
Mantis shrimp
Clam, scallop, and abalone
These two pictures were taken at a ferry pier in North Point, Hong Kong. These images are commonly seen in outdoor public markets because the Chinese loves to see live and fresh seafood. However, one main concern to me is the quality of the water that is being used for the seafood. The reason is that the sea water in Hong Kong is famous of its dirtiness due to pollution. The vendors are most likely using sea water from the nearby area for keeping the seafood alive. On the other hand, the practice of seeing outdoor public markets with live seafood is a norm in the culture of Hong Kong. I reckon the government should do something to purify the sea water for commercial use. Otherwise, the consumers are prone to diseases after purchasing seafood that is being polluted by contaminated water. Yet, I don't understand why there is a small public market at a ferry pier. The explanation that is given to me is that these vendors are most likely family businesses that have been there for many years. The government in the past wanted to maximize the utilization of the ferry pier to gain profit; thus, selling live seafood has been allowed since then, similar to have a food court or convenient stores inside a train station.