Inside Kaohsiung’s Impossibly Fresh Fish Market!-Happy Fisherman Ep. 5

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Happy Fisherman Leo Seewald is setting sail for Xingda Fishing Harbor which produces nearly 90% of Taiwan’s mullet roe. The voyage proves to be fun for the whole family as Leo’s mother tags along to try some of the mullet season’s most iconic dishes. Do you agree with her top picks? Let us know in the comments below! The local Fisheries Association offers a firsthand look at the successful transformation of Xingda Fishing Harbor from a major base for mullet fishing boats to a bustling fish processing plant. This historic harbor may be home to some of the last remaining boats continuing to uphold traditional fishing methods, but an active shift toward supporting the neighboring catch promises a renewed place in the industry. “Happy Fisherman” Leo Seewald is a Vancouver native taking his trusty fishing boat on a one-of-a-kind voyage around Taiwan. Get ready to explore the historic harbors, aquaculture, and sustainable practices driving the latest catch at thriving fisheries from Taipei to Kaohsiung.

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Happy Fisherman

All aboard! Vancouver native Leo Seewald takes his trusty fishing boat on a one-of-a-kind voyage around Taiwan.