Shandong's Chengwu explores new way towards prosperity

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Currently, at the Changshuang Aquaculture Base in Chengwu county, Heze city, Shandong province, the American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) have reached maturity, with their slender bodies and beak-like mouths resembling ducks, and fish farmers are busy harvesting them for the season.

The American paddlefish, with its delicious and nutritious meat, is highly valued. Whether steamed, braised, or used in soups, it exudes a unique and delicious flavor that leaves a lasting impression. In recent years, it has become a star product with economic benefits in the aquaculture industry.

From breeding ponds to the tables of ordinary people, the American paddlefish has not only enriched people's dietary choices but also brought new vitality into the development of the aquaculture industry in Chengwu.

In recent years, Chengwu county has vigorously developed its aquaculture industry. They've continuously improved breeding techniques and management levels and driven aquaculture farmers towards technological, high-quality, high-end, and market-oriented development, which promotes rural vitalization. (Edited by Xie Zhenzhen)