Tag Archives: China Aquaculture

The Complete Guide to Chinese Seabass (Lateolabrax Japonicus): Farming, Industry, and Why Baijiao Zhuhai Leads the Global Market

Fresh, high-quality whole sea bass for processing

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO CHINESE SEABASS (LATEOLABRAX JAPONICUS) 1. Introduction — What Is Asian Seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus)?   Asian seabass, also known as sea perch and commonly called “seabass” in English (Chinese: 海鲈 / 七星鲈 / 花鲈), is one of the most prized and commercially valuable marine fish species in Northeast Asia. Scientific name: Lateolabrax […]

What is Red Drum Fish? | Sustainable Aquaculture from Zhuhai

red drum fish farmed in China zhuhai

What is Red Drum Fish?   Distinctive Appearance and FeaturesRed Drum Fish (Sciaenops ocellatus), commonly known as American Redfish, is a premium aquaculture species that has been successfully farmed in Zhuhai’s Doumen and Jinwan districts since the early 2000s. Despite its name, the fish has a silver-gray body with a characteristic black spot near the […]

China Dominates Global Tilapia Exports in 2024-2025

China Remains the World’s Largest Tilapia Exporter, with Strong Growth in 2024-2025 China’s Dominance in Global Tilapia Trade China is the world’s largest exporter of tilapia, contributing over 40% of global export volume in the past five years. In 2024, China’s tilapia exports reached $389 million, a 28% increase from 2023, with an average monthly export value of $32 […]

Breaking News: Cage Aquaculture Industry Hit Hard Again!

Devastating impact from Typhoon “Butterfly” in Southern China The first typhoon of 2025, Typhoon Butterfly, made landfall in Hainan last Friday (June 13) and struck Guangdong the following day. Along its path, the typhoon brought violent winds and massive waves, followed by sustained torrential rains. The severe weather has caused catastrophic damage across many parts […]