Central Vietnam’s coast has many sheltered bays and lagoons with clear, stable salt water. From Phú Yên to Khánh Hòa, cage farming of lobster at sea supports many fishing villages, with well-known places such as Bình Ba island in Cam Ranh and Xuân Đài bay and Cù Mông lagoon in Phú Yên.
Two common species
- Ornate spiny lobster (Panulirus ornatus): a richly patterned shell, large size and firm meat, often chosen for banquets and fine dining.
- Scalloped spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus): smaller, with a dark green shell and sweet meat, at a gentler price.
Cage farming and seasons
Juveniles are stocked in submerged cages and grown to market size. Quality depends heavily on the water, feed and care, so lobster from clean water and careful farmers usually fetches a better price.
Buying lobster by size
Lobster is usually sold by grams per animal and as live or frozen. On the Vina Seafood site each size has its own code for precise ordering and quotes.
