Sandu'ao port in Ningde City, Fujian Province boasts picturesque coastal scenery with neatly arranged and interconnected fish farms presenting a spectacular sight. Fish cages float on the surface of the sea, where yellow croakers happily swim, thrashing their tails and competing for food. Sandu’ao enjoys favorable geographical conditions and excellent water quality, making it an ideal environment for breeding yellow croakers.
Since 2018, Ningde City has undertaken large-scale comprehensive reforms in offshore aquaculture, investing in environmentally friendly plastic fish cages, new types of small fish cages, and hollow floating buoys. These initiatives aim to gradually replace traditional wooden fish farms and foam floats. A total of 1.427 million fish farms have been cleared, upgraded or renovated, and the infrastructure of offshore aquaculture has been standardized. These efforts have transformed Sandu'ao into a veritable paradise for yellow croakers.