Despite a reduction in fishing activities, Spanish mackerel dishes remain popular in Qingdao West Coast New Area's restaurants. The Jigu Fishing Port and Miya Seafood Market, located by the pier, continue to sell a small number of mackerel. The market is open all day and is rich in seafood. The Spanish mackerel is usually soaked in bloodletting water, sliced, and then cooked with onion and ginger. Qingdao residents enjoy eating seafood, especially Spanish mackerel, even though its production is low in winter.