Dongshan Abalone

Dongshan Abalone

Dongshan Abalone is a geographical indication protected product.

Dongshan Abalone is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Abalone: Known in ancient times as “fù,” also called “sea ear,” “nine-ring snail,” “thousand-mile light,” or “ox brow.” It is a univalve mollusk, a high-value specialty aquatic product often hailed as the “crown of the eight treasures of the sea.” Rich in protein and glycogen, it is nutritious, tender, and delicious, with a fragrant and refreshing taste. It is a delicacy on the dining table and is believed to have health benefits such as calming the liver and improving vision, promoting tissue regeneration, lowering blood pressure, nourishing kidney deficiencies, and preventing cancer. The abalone shell is known in traditional Chinese medicine as “shíjuémíng” (Haliotis), a valuable medicinal ingredient used to treat eye diseases. However, wild abalone populations are very limited. In 1970, the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Fujian Fisheries Research Institute, and the Dongshan Fisheries Bureau jointly formed an experimental team for artificial abalone breeding. In 1971, China first succeeded in artificially breeding hybrid abalone spat, after which large-scale artificial cultivation of abalone began. In 1978, this research achievement was awarded a Scientific Prize at the National Science Conference. Now, the state has invested in building China’s largest “Abalone Enhancement Farm” in Dongshan.

　　The geographical indication protection scope for Dongshan Abalone is based on the area proposed in the “Letter on Defining the Geographical Indication Protection Scope of Dongshan Abalone” (Dong Zheng Han [2005] No. 16) issued by the People’s Government of Dongshan County, Fujian Province. This includes the current administrative regions and sea areas of seven towns in Dongshan County, Fujian Province: Xipu Town, Chencheng Town, Qianlou Town, Zhangtang Town, Kangmei Town, Tongling Town, and Xingchen Town.