The 29th China Fisheries & Seafood Expo has opened in Qingdao, Shandong province, drawing 1,617 exhibitors from 50 countries and regions.

The event, running until Oct 30 at the Hongdao International Convention and Exhibition Center, spans 117,600 square meters and features 27 international pavilions and 16 domestic exhibition groups.

A diverse range of seafood products from around the world is on display, with Norwegians showcasing salmon, whitefish, trout, and king crab; Canadians presenting lobster, crab, mussels, and other cold-water seafood; and South America and Asia exhibiting regional specialties, including Argentine red shrimp, Ecuadorian white shrimp, Chilean salmon, and Vietnamese pangasius.

Australia is participating for the first time with a pavilion organized by Austrade in cooperation with Australian diplomatic missions in China, exhibiting southern bluefin tuna, rock lobster, oysters, abalone, mussels, and yellowtail kingfish.

As a major international seafood trade event, the expo showcases products ranging from wild-caught and farmed seafood to processed foods and innovative aquaculture products. It also gives producers, buyers, and industry professionals opportunities to build business connections and explore new markets.