Since the 1970s, Yong’an in Kaohsiung has been one of Taiwan’s key centers for grouper aquaculture. However, in 2016, an extreme cold wave severely impacted the industry. To protect the fish from climate threats, Captain Su took the lead in introducing cooled discharge water from CPC Corporation’s LNG plant—locally known as “Diamond Water.” This clean, temperature-stable seawater provides an ideal environment for fish to grow steadily.
Introduction
Today, the farm is not only a production base but also a destination that integrates education, tourism, and family-friendly experiences, becoming a new landmark for visitors to explore Yong’an’s fishing village culture. Captain Su often says with a smile, “My mission is simple—let everyone eat with confidence and have fun.” This sincere belief has driven the transformation from traditional aquaculture into a model of the sixth-level industry.
Centered on professional grouper farming, the farm practices circular economy principles and eco-friendly aquaculture. After receiving the “Featured Agri-Tourism Certification,” it has gradually developed into a multifunctional space combining food safety, education, and leisure, allowing visitors to learn about fish pond ecosystems and marine culture through hands-on experiences.
Spanning over three hectares, the farm mainly raises high-value species such as giant grouper and hybrid grouper. It adopts low-density, drug-free farming, uses probiotics to maintain water quality and reduce disease risks, and leverages Yong’an’s unique “Diamond Water” constant-temperature system. The result is healthy fish with firm texture and naturally sweet flavor, representing a trusted local brand for both quality and safety.
Features of Agricultural Tourism
Fish Farming
To make high-quality grouper accessible at home, the farm has developed a variety of processed products, including fish balls, fillets, frozen soup packs, and grouper porridge. It has also collaborated with restaurant brands to launch co-branded dishes. Through branding and cold-chain logistics, premium seafood once limited to fine dining is now available for everyday family meals.
The farm offers a wide range of interactive activities, such as holding fish, feeding fish, DIY fish ball making, and grouper cooking classes. Visitors can become “a fisherman for a day,” experiencing the journey “from pond to table” by feeding and cooking fish themselves. Many parents share that after making fish balls by hand, children become more willing to try fish dishes and learn to appreciate where their food comes from.
Captain Su Safe Aquaculture Farm is not just a farming site—it is also a learning paradise that promotes food and agricultural education while preserving fishing village culture, showcasing a new model for local industry transformation.
