Tainan's 23rd Environmental Education Facility: NCKU's Marine Biology and Cetacean Research Center Certified-國立成功大學永續發展SDGs

National Cheng Kung University's Marine Biology and Cetacean Research Center is the nation's first facility themed around whale and dolphin rescue education, and also an important hub for handling whale and dolphin strandings in southern Taiwan. Recently, the center received certification from the Ministry of the Environment, becoming Tainan City's 23rd environmental education facility location. Through carefully designed courses, the public can explore the diversity of marine life and ecological restoration, learn about whale and dolphin rescue methods, and enhance their awareness and actions towards environmental protection.


One of the highlights of the center is the display of Taiwan's largest sperm whale specimen, combined with interactive teaching, allowing participants to gain a deep understanding of the ecological characteristics and conservation challenges of whales and dolphins. The courses also teach correct rescue SOPs and how to report stranding situations, helping participants become part of conservation actions and increasing their sense of involvement in marine life protection.


Currently, there are 273 environmental education facilities across Taiwan, categorized into 10 types based on their unique features, including nature education centers, national parks, wetland protection areas, cultural heritage sites, and water resource-related facilities. The addition of National Cheng Kung University's Marine Biology and Cetacean Research Center enriches the diversity of environmental education facilities and emphasizes the importance of marine conservation.


Environmental Protection Bureau Director Jen-Tse Hsu stated that the Cetacean Research Center, themed around whale and dolphin rescue education, provides citizens with a valuable opportunity to deeply understand marine ecology. He hopes that more facilities will engage in environmental education in the future, fostering citizens' awareness of ecological conservation and water resource protection through hands-on experiential activities and gamified learning methods, thereby achieving more sustainable environmental protection actions.