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By the Sea - Fish Auction

Harnai Port is a well-known port in Dapoli Taluka, in India. The sea shore is always buzzing with hundreds of trawlers, small ships, row boats, ice trucks, cans filled with diesel, trucks to transport fish, weigh scales, wicker baskets, bullock carts and thousands of men. All the fishing trawlers arrive at the port in the noon and dock there one by one. The catch of the day is then spread out on the shore for auction. This activity that happens on a huge scale is a true sight to behold, where the goods (fish) belong to the highest bidder and vice versa. The buyer who wins the auction, must pick up all the goods he has purchased by paying in cash only and move as soon as he can. At late evening, you can see a heap of discarded fish on the shore. These discarded fish are dried and used as powdered manure and the rest is eaten by stray dogs and birds. Witnessing the fish auctions here is a memorable experience and if you like you could also hitch a ride on a bullock cart here.

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