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The Ocean

Taiwan sits next to one of the world's largest warm ocean currents, which brings a variety of sea life to the region. This nutrient-rich environment is home to some of the world's largest creatures, including the sperm whale. Photographing these gigantic mammals underwater is no easy task as it tak

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Ocean: Swimming With Humpback Whales
The preservation of humpback whales, which began with the Endangered Species Conservation Act, has resulted in a resurgence of their population. Following Taiwan's ban on hunting t
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Ocean: Land Crab Crisis
The annual migration and reproduction of land crabs have become endangered by human expansion into their habitat. Highways crossing the crabs' migration paths prevent them from saf
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Ocean: Underwater Hydrothermal Vents
Underwater hydrothermal vents, such as those found along the seafloor around Taiwan's Turtle Island, are home to thousands of hydrothermal vent crabs.
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Ocean: A "Big Mushroom" off the coast of Taiwan gives hope for coral reefs
As human encroachment and global warming kill the world's coral reefs, a 10-meter-high mushroom-shaped pore coral off the coast of Taiwan's Green Island is considered rare because
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Ocean: Sea Turtles Laying Eggs
Sea turtles are seen as living fossils, having changed little over thousands of years. Though they live in the ocean, they must lay eggs on land. Mother sea turtles leave the water
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Ocean: Penghu Rock Fishing
In Citou Village on Taiwan’s Penghu Island, Taiwan, Grandmother Ying uses a special technique, a centuries-old traditional fishing method. When the tide goes down, she gathers rock
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Ocean: Coral Reefs embody Taiwan's natural diversity
Coral reefs protect coastlines from damaging waves and storms. They may be the most diverse ecosystem on earth, and are called rainforests of the ocean. Over 25% of all marine life
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Ocean: Sargassum: Taiwan's Underwater Forest
Sargassum, one of the oldest living organisms in the ocean, grows densely in the waters around Taiwan. Creating an underwater forest, the sargassum serves as a home and nursery for

Ocean: Coral Reefs embody Taiwan's natural diversity

Published 11/22/2021 23:35

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Coral reefs protect coastlines from damaging waves and storms. They may be the most diverse ecosystem on earth, and are called rainforests of the ocean. Over 25% of all marine life depends on coral reefs which provide habitat, shelter, and food for many species. Taiwan is the northernmost point for vibrant coral reefs, with an abundance of soft coral varieties. Coral reefs play a vital role in our planet's ecosystem and need our protection.

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