Not long ago, Taiwan imported marine fish larvae and fingerlings from its Asian neighbors, one of which is the Philippines. Now, Taiwan boasts of its capability to produce at least 60 marine fish species at commercial level, giving Taiwanese aquafarmers a wide market range of choice. One SEAFDEC report observed the Taiwanese as "dedicated more than their task requires. they erect their homes adjacent to their hatcheries and on call 24 hours, rain or shine."

Portal, T. (2002, April 29). Philippines catching up in fish hatchery business. Panay News, pp. 4, 9.