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Protecting the Rainforests of the Sea:

Coral Conservation and Restoration in Taiwan

Do you remember the coral reefs where Nemo swam in Finding Nemo? In real life, these “rainforests of the sea” are home to enormous marine biodiversity. But in the wake of climate change, ocean warming, pollution, and overfishing, these beautiful yet fragile homelands are facing severe threats.......

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Looking for a Whale of a Surprise:

The Pacific Sperm Whale π Project

In early July, Taiwan’s online whale-watching community was issuing surprise updates about whale sightings every few days. The highly prized killer whale, not seen for three years, had appeared in the waters off Eastern Taiwan. Sightings of sperm whales quickly became a daily occurrence, with ......

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A Beacon for Sustainability:

The National Museum of Marine Science and Technology

It’s always busy at the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology, located on the coast at Badouzi in Keelung. The NMMST was the first stop made by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall on her most recent visit to Taiwan, and the venue for the premiere of Shipwrecks Taiwan, a documentar......

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Summer’s Net Worth:

The Keelung Squid Festival

The neritic squid caught in the seas off Northeastern Taiwan account for more than 70% of Taiwan’s total catch. The Keelung Squid Festival, now in its 21st year, has become a well-known brand among summertime fishing-related events. Fishing at night amid cool ocean breezes, eating fresh seafoo......

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Fishing Village Culture at the Keelung Squid Festival

In the 21st year of the Keelung Squid Festival, local fishing villages are extending nighttime activities related to neritic squid, while by day they are promoting a series of experiential activities including fishing village “academies,” DIY squid processing, and cloth-dyeing using pigments f......