Taiwan was historically known to Western explorers as 'Formosa,' the word beautiful in Latin. This name derived from the admiration of the Portuguese sailors as their eyes caught onto the beauty of the island as they were approaching Taiwan's shores. The ocean has always been an inseparable part of Taiwanese life, as seafood is one of the country's main sources of food. Explore the wonders of the Taiwanese seafood, from fresh catch to the kitchen with us.