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Taiwan promotes local bluefin tuna in Taipei

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A promotional event in New Taipei City showcased high-quality tuna from Suao, Yilan County.
  • The event featured the cutting of a 168kg bluefin tuna and aimed to make the fish accessible to the greater Taipei metropolitan area.
  • Officials discussed sustainable fishing practices and international regulations for bluefin tuna, highlighting Taiwan's compliance.

High-quality bluefin tuna from Suao, Yilan County, is now available to consumers in the greater Taipei metropolitan area, thanks to a promotional event held in Banqiao District, New Taipei City. The event, organized by the Yilan County Government to boost the value of domestic fishery products, included the ceremonial cutting of a 168-kilogram bluefin tuna, demonstrating skilled knife work.

Many conservation groups criticize Taiwan for having only a seafood culture, not an ocean culture. This is a wrong concept.

— Wang Mao-chengAddressing criticisms about Taiwan's relationship with its marine resources.

Banqiao District Farmers' Association supermarket will soon feature a dedicated counter for Pacific bluefin tuna, offering consumers fresh, direct-from-origin taste within two weeks. This initiative aims to promote the deliciousness and value of Taiwanese fishery products.

Fisheries Agency Director-General Wang Mao-cheng addressed concerns about Taiwan's seafood culture, emphasizing that bluefin tuna are migratory fish. He explained that while international fishing quotas were established about 15 years ago due to declining resources, Taiwan's annual quota is 1,900 tons, though it has historically exceeded this. Current regulations require fishing vessels to obtain permits, limit catches per voyage, and report catches via satellite, demonstrating Taiwan's commitment to sustainable and legal fishing practices.

The suspects will be dealt with in accordance with Islamic law.

— Governor's officeStating the legal consequences for those responsible.

Su-ao District Fishermen's Association will host further promotional events in Taipei on June 7 and June 14, offering bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi. Yilan County Secretary-General Wu Chih-hung noted Suao's rich fishing history and its importance as a production base for high-value fish, with the bluefin tuna season running from April to June. He highlighted the fish's desirable qualities, such as tender flesh and rich unsaturated fatty acids, making it a market favorite.

The governor’s office urged tourists to observe security measures and legal regulations while travelling and engaging in recreational activities in order to help prevent similar incidents.

— Governor's officeIssuing a warning and guidance to tourists.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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