Fuzhou to Establish China’s Largest “Navodon Septentrionalis” Farm First Batch of 800,000 Fry Settling in Lianjiang
The reporter learned on December 12 that the first batch of 800,000 high-quality Navodon septentrionalis fry has been gradually introduced into the waters around Dongluo Island in Tailu Town, Lianjiang. It will be developed into the largest deep-sea fish farm for Navodon septentrionalis in China.
The Navodon septentrionalis, commonly known as “Horse-Faced Fish” (due to its appearance resembling a horse’s face) or “Wolf Fish” (for its aggressive, wolf-like nature), was once the second most abundant economic fish species in China’s marine fisheries, following only the ribbonfish. Its meat is tender, nutritious, and naturally boneless, making it especially suitable for both the elderly and children.
Navodon Septentrionalis Fry
On December 11, the reporter visited the Navodon septentrionalis farming base operated by Fujian Offshore Ranch Investment and Development Co., Ltd. in the waters off Dongluo Island. Massive deep-sea net cages stretched across the site. Workers were busy releasing fry into the cages. The fry was independently bred by Hengyi Marine Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Fujian Hengyi Development Group. They are characterized by a high survival rate and a short farming cycle.
Workers were releasing fry
Deng Yongzheng, General Manager of Fujian Offshore Ranch Investment and Development Co., Ltd., told the reporter that this release marks China’s first large-scale industrial initiative for the independent breeding and deep-sea farming of Navodon septentrionalis.
According to information, the Navodon septentrionalis farming base is set to become the largest deep-sea aquaculture ranch of its kind in China. Located about 5.6 kilometers off the coast, the project covers a planned marine area of 500 mu. It will feature 140 deep-water gravity cages, with a total farming capacity of up to 560,000 cubic meters. Once fully operational, the farm is expected to generate an annual output value between 150 million yuan and 270 million yuan. (Fuzhou Evening News Reporter: Zheng Ruiyang; Correspondent: Lian Rongmei, Text/Photo)