Keemun County Fisheries Research Institute Introduction
The Kinmen County Fisheries Research Institute was established in 1968 in response to the development of fisheries. It engages in experimental breeding of economic fish and shellfish, fish disease prevention, marine resource and ecological environmental surveys, basic scientific research on fisheries, development of aquatic food products, and advisory services for fishing technology. The park includes a Horseshoe Crab Ecological Cultural Hall, which displays marine biological specimens from the waters around Kinmen and traditional aquaculture models. The main highlight is the 400-million-year-old living fossil—the horseshoe crab. This ancient and beautiful creature is known for its lifelong monogamous pairing, earning it the nicknames "couple fish" and "mandarin fish." In the Horseshoe Crab Ecological Cultural Hall, visitors can enjoy a video titled "Encounter with the Living Fossil" and observe the ecological behavior of horseshoe crabs up close. Additionally, merchandise related to horseshoe crabs is available for purchase, such as plush toys representing a male and female horseshoe crab, symbolizing steadfast love and a happy family, bringing good fortune and happiness to households. The horseshoe crab ceramic products symbolize continuity of generations and serve as a talisman for warding off evil, wishing for blessings and good fortune. You are warmly invited to the Kinmen County Fisheries Research Institute for a beautiful encounter with the unique ancient organisms of Kinmen.
