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- Sydney Fish Market

· The second-largest seafood market in the world after Japan, it's considered the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

· Home to over 500 varieties of seafood, offering everything from Australian lobsters and king crabs to oysters, salmon, and cod.
· Purchased seafood can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, allowing you to savor fresh cuisine while taking in the charming harbor views.
· Auctions are held from 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM; join the behind-the-scenes market tour to witness the complete seafood auction process.

Transportation
Take the L1 Lilyfield Line light rail to Fish Market or Wentworth Park station

Admission
Free

Opening Hours
07:00-16:00 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Tips
*Closed on Christmas Day

Location
Corner Pyrmont Bridge Road &, Bank St, Sydney NSW 2009 Australia

Miles Davis Mar 20,2025

Oysters, often called "milk of the sea" due to their rich nutritional value, possess a remarkable talent: water filtration. A healthy oyster can filter up to 5 liters of water per hour - that's equivalent to a bathtub full of water each day!

Lobsters are incredibly long-lived creatures, typically surviving more than 50 years. Interestingly, they don't experience pain in the same way as other animals and don't feel pain when placed in hot water.

Sea cucumbers demonstrate truly extraordinary abilities. When facing mechanical stimulation or unfavorable conditions, they employ a fascinating defense mechanism called "evisceration" - expelling their toxic internal organs through their anus. Even more remarkably, they can regenerate these organs once the threat has passed.