Asia's largest aquaculture center to open in Taiwan
CNA 2013-07-14 10:44
The center in Pingtung in southern Taiwan. (Internet Photo)
Asia's largest aquaculture center in Taiwan is expected to be fully functional by the end of the year, with an opening ceremony scheduled for either July or August, the operators said on Friday.
Situated in the southern county of Pingtung, the 5.5-hectare facility can accommodate 12 public factories and one logistics center, according to the Pingtung Agricultural Biotechnology Park, which runs the aquaculture center.
"We aim to surpass Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries to become a global hub of ornamental fish and aquaculture products," said Ho Cheng-chang, who is in charge of the project.
The facility will provide an integrated platform for research and development, breeding, inspection and quarantine, packaging, export and marketing operations, he said, adding that it will be Taiwan's first aquaculture industry cluster of its kind.
Currently, the project has attracted some ten local exporters, the operator said, expressing hope that more would join the group to boost the industry.
