Recently, oysters from various regions in Guangdong have taken center stage, entering a period of intense competition. Zhanjiang aims to establish itself as the "World Oyster Capital"; Yangxi in Yangjiang presents an extravagant oyster feast; Taishan in Jiangmen welcomes oyster enthusiasts via the new Huangmaohai cross-sea passage; and areas such as Raoping in Chaozhou, Nanao in Shantou, and Shanwei are celebrating the peak season for large and succulent oysters. With Guangdong's oyster farming area and production ranking third nationwide and the rapid development of modern marine ranches, this oyster celebration is becoming ever more spectacular.

In the Potou District of Zhanjiang, the harvest season for Guandu oysters runs from December to the Qingming Festival in the following year. The area boasts a rich history of oyster farming, where Shimen Bay's unique freshwater and saltwater blend attracts bountiful plankton, providing an abundance of nutrients crucial for oyster growth. During winter harvesting, the oysters, with plump and tender meat, burst forth from the water. Thanks to their exceptional quality, Guandu oysters have attracted numerous food enthusiasts, significantly boosting the local economy. The total farming area in the town spans approximately 12,800 mu, yielding an annual production of 32,000 tons, with a production value of 320 million yuan, making it a key driver of economic growth in the region.

As a major oyster-producing area, Taishan in Jiangmen has benefited from the opening of the Huangmaohai cross-sea passage, which has alleviated transportation bottlenecks, allowing a wave of food enthusiasts to surge in. At dawn, the docks and seafood markets buzz with activity as oysters are packed and shipped to various locations, marking a new stage in the industry's development.

Raoping of Chaozhou, as the "Eastern Gateway" of Guangdong, boasts rich maritime resources. There, the Sanbaimen Wharf fishing port market is bustling with energy. The winter harvest of oysters coincides with a dazzling array of seafood, drawing truck drivers from surrounding cities to load their goods in the early morning, demonstrating the thriving scene of Raoping's oyster industry.

In 2023, Guangdong's oyster farming area reached 452,000 mu, with a total output of 1.197 million tons and a total industrial chain output value of 47.097 billion yuan, solidifying its position as a major player in marine shellfish farming. Notably, the oyster industry in Zhanjiang stands out with a farming area of approximately 100,000 mu, an output of 220,000 tons, and an industrial chain value of around 7 billion yuan, serving as a pillar of marine fisheries and a vital source of livelihood for local fishermen.

In recent years, Guangdong has also been branding its oysters, with names such as Zhanjiang oysters, Chengcun oysters, Taishan oysters, and Chenzhou oysters gradually gaining national recognition.

Source :Lingnan on the Cloud

现代化海洋牧场加持，广东各地争办“蚝”门盛宴

近日，广东各地生蚝大放异彩，开启“神仙打架”模式。湛江欲打造“世界蚝都”，阳江阳西呈上“蚝”门盛宴，江门台山借黄茅海跨海通道广迎“蚝”客，潮州饶平、汕头南澳、汕尾等地生蚝也正值个大肉厚的高光时刻。广东生蚝养殖面积与产量位居全国第三，随着现代化海洋牧场加速建设，这场“蚝”门盛宴愈发盛大。

在湛江坡头区，每年 12 月至次年清明是官渡生蚝丰收季。这里的近江牡蛎养殖历史悠久，石门海湾咸淡水交汇，浮游生物丰富，为生蚝提供充足养分。冬捕时，生蚝破水而出，蚝肉饱满鲜嫩。凭借优良品质，官渡生蚝吸引大量食客，经济效益显著。全镇养殖面积约 12800 亩，年产量 3.2 万吨，一产年产值达 3.2 亿元，成为当地经济增长引擎。

江门台山作为生蚝主产地，受惠于黄茅海跨海通道开通，打破运输瓶颈，周边食客蜂拥而至。破晓时分，码头和海鲜市场人声鼎沸，生蚝装箱运往各地，产业发展迈上新台阶。

潮州饶平地处广东“东大门”，海洋资源得天独厚，三百门码头渔港市场热闹非凡。冬捕生蚝与海鲜琳琅满目，周边城市司机凌晨就来等候装货，饶平生蚝产业欣欣向荣。

2023 年，广东生蚝养殖面积达 45.2 万亩、总产量 119.7 万吨、产业链总产值 470.97 亿元，是海水贝类养殖主力军。其中湛江生蚝产业表现突出，养殖面积约 10 万亩、产量 22 万吨、产业链产值约 70 亿元，成为海洋渔业支柱与渔民生计依靠。

近年来，广东同步推进生蚝品牌建设，湛江蚝、程村蚝、台山蚝、晨洲蚝等生蚝品牌逐渐走向全国。

文｜记者 许悦 实习生 刘奕娴
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翻译 | 洪婷
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