In addition to being harvested in the wild, sea grapes (resembling small clusters of grapes, and also known as green caviar) are now being widely cultivated in ponds and coastal lagoons across Ninh Thuan province. With low initial investment costs, fast growth, and high economic value, this premium seaweed is now opening up new opportunities for local residents.

Nguyen Van Tuyen, a 38-year-old man from Phu Yen, has successfully designed and produced environmentally-friendly plates made from the leaves of sea grape, a tropical tree.