Taiwan Aquaculyure History

1661-1962 Tranditional Period

The earliest development of Taiwanese aquaculture is characterized by extensive stocking. During this period, aquaculture was regarded as a sideline occupation.

1963-1969 Fundamental Period

Artificial propagation technology of grass carps, grass shrimps and mullets was developed in this period, laying the foundation for the subsequent development of the aquaculture industry in Taiwan.

1970-1979 Expansion Period

According to the artificial propagation technological innovation and the development of industrial chain, this period led to the intensification and evolve into an enterprise aquaculture.

1980-1987 Golden Age

Exporting the 9500-metric-ton yield of grass shrimps hit the highest record in the world in 1987.

1988-1989 Decline Stage

The severe drop in aquaculture yield was caused by a pandemic shrimp disease, over exploitation on groundwater, and excessive cultivation on the fish farms.

1990-1993 Adjustment Period

The government promoted the circulating water, net cages and whole mariculture through the sole proprietorship, the joint venture, and the active consultation.

1995-1999 Transitional Development

Mariculture diversified and successfully bred many artificial feeding species like marine fish, shrimps and shellfish.

2000-NOW Sustainability Period

This period has focused on the refinement of seedlings, vaccines, ornamental fish and shrimps, and other farmed fish and shrimps to attain the sustainable aquaculture management.

PINTUNG- GIANT FRESHWATER PRAWN

Ligang,Yanpu,and Neipu Townships are the primary giant freshwater prawn culture areas in Taiwan;the yield output,and area of prawn farming in these townships constitute more than 90% of Taiwan’s total production.

CHANGHWA – Ecological Aquaculture of fish and shellfish polyculture.

Food safety and environmental protection are paramount in aquaculture and can be attained through following appropriate ecological culture practices.Five principles from traditional aquaculture,namely low-density culture,polyculture,groundwater preservation,the prevention of herbicide use,and the avoidance of animal medication must be fulfilled for fish farms to coexist with the environment around them.

JIADONG, PINGTUNG- Outstanding Threadfins and Groupers

Mariculture is highly associated with the environment and technology. Threadfin,which is the best-tasting fish species according to fish farmers,as well as grouper,which is the top export species in aquaculture,are the most notable aquaculture species in Taiwan.

PENGHU- Marine Pasture of Golden Pompano and Sea Bass.

Penghu features an exceptional marine environment and a successful cage culture.Come see the culture of golden pompano and sea bass in such a culture.

PINTUNG AGRICULTURE BIOTECHNOLOGY PARK- Excellent Taiwanese Ornamental Fish

The Pingtung Agriculture Biotechnology Park (PABA),which is known for having excellent aquaculture technology,all aquaculture companies in marine species breeding,research and development,and production.The PABA has garnered praise from companies from other countries for the excellent quality of its marine species production.Its ornamental fish have contributed to more than 70% of overseas fish trade in Taiwan.

TOP 10 TAIWAN AQUATIC PRODUCTS

Tilapia

An iconic fish species that is known as Taiwaness tilapia because of its continually selected breeding.

Milkfish

Popular in Taiwan.Its head,maw,fillets,and intestines are favorite by consumers.

Grouper

A popular fish species in Chinese communities in Asia that has been frequently consumed at banquets.

Sea bass

Features delicious meat and rich protein and gelatin;a popular food for nutritional supplements for patients.

Giant freshwater prawn

White shrimp and giant freshwater prawn have replaced grass shrimp as the primary shrimp species in Taiwanese aquaculture.

Eel

This is the fish species with the highest production value in Taiwan.Eels are commonly exported to Hapen as live fish.

Mullet

Mullet roe is popular in Taiwan. Mullet can be caught in the wild or produced thriugh aquaculture.

Threadfin

Features delicious meat and rich fat.They are considered by fish farmer to be the best gourmet fish.

Shellfish

Oyster,hard clam and freshwater clam are produced in tens of thousands of tons annually,and with a considerable amount consumed in Taiwan.

Ornamental fish

Numerous valuable new species have been successfully developed in Taiwan through advanced aquaculture technology;they have an overall production value of over NT$100 billion.