National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), as a major academic institution located near the Tainan Ecological System, always actively engages in ecological conservation and educational activities. Here are some of the key initiatives and objectives:

1. NCKU Cetacean Center
The primary goal of the NCKU Cetacean Center is to be responsible for  the handling mission of stranded Cetaceans along the Taiwanese coastline. This mission involves rescue operations, medical care, rehabilitation, release of cetaceans into the wild, as well as research related to the dissection, sampling, and analysis of deceased cases.NCKU Cetacean Center also provides hands-on fieldwork opportunities  for students with their years of experience in rescuing and rehabilitating stranded cetaceans.

2. On-Campus Courses
NCKU's College of Liberal Arts offers a "Exploring Tainan" course. Through various routes and field investigations, students have the opportunity to experience the natural beauty and cultural aspects of Tainan. The course content covers topics such as campus plant introductions and field investigations along the Zengwen River, promoting ecological environmental education.

3. "The Tree Finders - Giant Tree Map Project"
NCKU, in collaboration with the Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, is organizing the "Tree Seekers - Giant Tree Mapping Project," which utilizes airborne LiDAR data to explore Taiwan's giant forests and enhance public awareness and understanding of Taiwan's forest environment and conservation efforts.

By pursuing these initiatives, the interaction between humans and nature is not merely parallel lines but rather a realm of diverse possibilities