Laizhou Bay Perch

Laizhou Bay Perch

Laizhou Bay Perch is a Geographical Indication Certification Trademark.

　　Laizhou Bay Perch is a specialty of Laizhou Bay in Changyi City, Weifang, Shandong Province. It has been awarded a National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark.

　　Laizhou Bay is one of the three major bays of the Bohai Sea. Due to sediment accumulation from rivers, the water depth does not exceed 10 meters. The coastline is a muddy type, and in addition to the constant inflow of silt from the Yellow River, sediments from the Jiaolai River, Wei River, Bailang River, and Mi River also contribute to rapid seabed accumulation, widening of shallow areas, and shallowing of the waters, leading to the gradual shrinking of Laizhou Bay. Laizhou Bay holds significant economic and ecological value and is one of China’s renowned fishing grounds. It abounds in seafood such as crabs, clams, mantis shrimp, and jellyfish, with jellyfish production alone typically exceeding ten thousand tons per year. The long, winding coastline and tidal flats of Laizhou Bay provide an ideal environment for developing shallow-sea aquaculture.

　　In recent years, Laizhou City has promoted the “Marine Ranch” strategy, comprehensively advancing shallow-sea and tidal flat aquaculture with remarkable results. Species farmed in the tidal flats include perch, red-flag pufferfish, and swimming crabs, while scallops dominate shallow-sea farming. The region also sells large quantities of wild swimming crab seedlings and artificially bred scallop seedlings. As a result, it has become the largest perch and swimming crab farming base in Shandong, the largest fish and shellfish farming base in northern China, and an important national export base for perch.

　　In 2012, the “Laizhou Bay Perch” was recognized by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce as a China National Geographical Indication Certification Trademark.

　　Changyi City Aquaculture Association

　　11135145

　　Perch (not live)