Kinmen Fisheries Research Institute Introduction
The Fisheries Experiment Station of Kinmen County was established in 1968 in response to the development of fisheries. It conducts research on the breeding and cultivation of economic fish and shellfish, fish disease prevention, marine resource surveys, ecological environment investigations, fundamental scientific research in fisheries, the development of aquatic food products, and provides technical guidance and consulting services in fisheries. The park features a horseshoe crab ecological cultural center, which displays marine biological specimens from the waters of Kinmen and traditional aquaculture models. The main exhibit showcases the living fossil—the horseshoe crab, which is an ancient and beautiful creature. Once they mate, the male and female are inseparable for life, earning them the nicknames "couple fish" and "Mandarin fish." In the horseshoe crab ecological cultural center, there is a video titled "Encounter with the Living Fossil," and visitors can observe the ecological behaviors of horseshoe crabs up close. Additionally, horseshoe crab-themed merchandise is available for sale, such as plush toys of a male and female horseshoe crab symbolizing enduring love and a happy family, believed to bring good luck and happiness to households. The horseshoe crab pottery items are meant to represent descendants for generations and are symbols of warding off evil and wishing for blessings. We welcome you to Kinmen County's Fisheries Experiment Station for a beautiful encounter with the unique ancient organisms of Kinmen.
