Kinmen Fisheries Research Institute Introduction
The Kinmen County Fisheries Experimental Station was established in 1968 in response to the development of the fishing industry. It engages in trials related to the breeding and cultivation of economic fish and shellfish, fish disease prevention, marine resource and ecological environment surveys, fundamental scientific research in fisheries, the development of aquaculture products, and providing advisory services for fishing technology. The park features the Horseshoe Crab Ecological Cultural Center, which displays marine biological specimens from the waters of Kinmen and traditional aquaculture models. It primarily showcases the horseshoe crab, a living fossil with a history of 400 million years. The horseshoe crab is an ancient and beautiful creature that, once paired, stays together for life, earning it the nicknames "Couple Fish" and "Mandarin Duck Fish." At the Horseshoe Crab Ecological Cultural Center, visitors can enjoy the film "Encountering the Living Fossil" and observe the ecological behaviors of horseshoe crabs up close. Additionally, there are products related to horseshoe crabs for sale, such as plush toys representing a male and female horseshoe crab, symbolizing the steadfast love of couples and a happy family, which brings good luck and happiness. The horseshoe crab-themed pottery represents generations of offspring and the continuity of life, symbolizing the warding off of evil and blessings of good fortune. We welcome you to the Kinmen County Fisheries Experimental Station for a beautiful encounter with Kinmen's unique paleontology.
