福建大黄鱼“游”出产业新变化

Core Viewpoint - The yellow croaker industry in Ningde, Fujian, is undergoing significant transformation towards ecological, intelligent, and standardized farming practices, with a focus on deep-sea aquaculture and technological advancements in breeding and processing [2][4][5]. Industry Overview - Ningde is the main production area for yellow croaker in China, contributing 80% of the national output, with an industry chain value exceeding 20 billion yuan [1]. - The sales peak for yellow croaker coincides with the approaching New Year, highlighting its importance in the local economy [1]. Aquaculture Innovations - The transition from nearshore to offshore farming has been implemented, with 592 deep-water anti-wind and wave net cages established since 2025 [3]. - The new deep-sea net cages allow for a lower stocking density of 4 fish per cubic meter, enhancing resilience to environmental conditions and increasing capacity by 15 times compared to traditional cages [2]. Breeding Technology - In 2022, 1.5 billion yellow croaker fry were produced in Ningde, accounting for nearly 70% of the region's total fry output [4]. - The breeding process has been digitized, creating traceable records of fry development, which has improved the quality and marketability of the fry [4]. Processing and Product Development - The processing sector has evolved from fresh fish to advanced products like yellow croaker fillets and fish balls, generating over 300 million yuan in annual revenue for companies like Funing Port Fisheries [5]. - Companies are focusing on full-chain development, utilizing all parts of the fish to enhance value, including creating high-protein fish feed from by-products [5]. Brand and Cultural Development - Ningde is actively promoting the yellow croaker as a cultural symbol through the establishment of cultural experience centers and festivals, aiming to enhance brand recognition and market presence [5].