February

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Japan

• Hokkaido Seafood Fair, Niseko, Hokkaido – February 3 – February 25 –abalone, rock lobster, mud crab, king crab, blue crab, oysters, prawns, mussels, calamari, clams, scallops, sea urchin, octopus, fish (mackerel, herring, emperor/snapper, mahi-mahi, garfish, grouper) – http://www.nisekotourism.com/whats-on/event/oishii-hokkaido-seafood-fair

• Miyajima Oyster Festival, Miyajima, Hiroshima – Oysters – http://visithiroshima.net/things_to_do/seasonal_events/winter/miyajima_oyster_festival.html

New Zealand

• Kāwhia Kai Festival, Hamilton and Waikato – 3 February – Green lip mussels, abalone/paua, kina/sea urchin, whitebait, shellfish, fish(bluenose warehou, kingfish, trumpeter, snapper) (hangi/Polynesian earth oven) – https://www.hamiltonwaikato.com/events/kawhia-kai-festival/

Maketu Kaimoana Festival – Bay of Plenty  – February TBA – Green lip mussels, abalone/paua, whitebait, fish (bluenose warehou, kingfish, snapper) (hangi/Polynesian earth oven) – https://www.maketu.nz/page/kaimoana