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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

Ocean: Sargassum: Taiwan's Underwater Forest

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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 several species of fish. It is also farmed by humans for its medicinal properties. Given the number of species that rely on this organism, we must do our best to protect it from overfishing and pollution.

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