The Heart of the Ocean: Stone Fishing Weirs in Penghu, Taiwan

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The islands of Penghu, Taiwan boast the greatest concentration of fishing weirs on Earth, and many of these ancient structures are still in use today. Discover the magnificent engineering and traditional wisdom that keeps Penghu’s fishing weir culture alive.


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