Collaboration for shared aquatic ecosystems
14.5.4
SDG14
Collaboration for shared aquatic ecosystems
1. NCKU's Urban Planning doctoral students, known as the "Fisherman's Village" team leader, promote sustainable low-density aquaculture and eco-friendly practices in Chigu,Tainan. They also educate consumers about responsible seafood choices and cherishing the ocean.
2. NCKU's Advanced International Shrimp Farming Research Center ensures shrimp health and safety, contributing to global food security.
3. The GoOcean Marine Radar Team from the National Oceanic Institute collaborates with the Tainan City Government and the NCKU Nearshore Hydrology Center to conduct remote sensing of ocean waves and currents at Anping Fishing Port and the Golden Coast, providing critical marine environmental data for assessing recreational risks.
- Cofishland, a Local Fish Education Organization founded by NCKU's Urban Planning doctoral students
NCKU's Urban Planning doctoral students, known as the "Cofishland" team leader, promote sustainable low-density aquaculture and eco-friendly practices in Chigu,Tainan. They also educate consumers about responsible seafood choices and cherishing the ocean.
- Cofishland Facebook
Cofishland, founded by PhD students from the Department of Urban Planning at National Cheng Kung University, is based in Qigu District, Tainan, promotes sustainable aquaculture practices through its “fish-eating education” initiatives. The organization develops educational curricula and designs interactive pond experience activities to help the public better understand aquaculture and ecological issues. Their Facebook page is also a platform for marketing locally produced small-scale fishery products, emphasizing a fair trade model where profits are returned to producers. In addition to sales and education, CoFishland publishes “Fishland Story Cards” that depict local culture, seafood production, ecology, and landscapes. The initiative seeks to unite youth engagement and drive community innovation toward sustainable development.
- International Center for the Scientific Development of Shrimp Aquaculture
NCKU's Advanced International Shrimp Farming Research Center ensures shrimp health and safety, contributing to global food security.
- Coastal Ocean Monitoring Center of NCKU Sets Sail for the South China Sea, Joining Observation Team to Strengthen International Collaboration
Coastal Ocean Monitoring Center of NCKU Center, together with Taiwan Ocean Research Institute (TORI) and National Taiwan University’s Institute of Oceanography, joined the National Academy of Marine Research’s call to form the “South China Sea Joint Scientific Observation Team.” The team embarked on TORI’s research vessel Li-Jin to conduct surveys in the South China Sea, collecting crucial oceanic data to enhance scientific understanding, support disaster prevention, humanitarian response, and international collaboration. Chairperson Kuan Bi-ling of the Ocean Affairs Council boarded the vessel to encourage the researchers, underscoring national commitment to marine science. NCKU’s team aspires to remain a pivotal force in Taiwan’s ocean survey efforts, contributing to both national development and the global scientific community.