Ocean is the asset of all human kinds in the world. Ocean resources bring enormous functions and benefits to human beings, and are the important assets for the living and development of generations of Taiwanese people. Taiwan is surrounded by ocean. Being an Ocean Nation, ocean affairs has significant strategic implications. The recent confrontation of […]
Temperature and carbon dioxide changes reduce the numbers of some species and promote the growth of algae, a University of Adelaide study found By Graham Readfearn / The Guardian Heating of the world’s oceans could radically reorganize marine food webs across the globe, causing the numbers of some species to collapse while promoting the growth […]
From autonomous shipping to big data and analytics, here are eight maritime technologies you need to know for 2020 and beyond The landscape of maritime is shifting with the rising tides of technology. The trends that are emerging are doing so out of necessity. Advances in shipbuilding, propulsion, smart shipping, advanced materials, big data and […]
Taipei, March 24 (CNA) The Taiwan-Japan Fisheries Committee, which serves as the two countries’ main platform for resolving issues related to fishing rights, will not meet this year due to the health risk posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday. In a press release, MOFA said the two sides […]
About the writer Syaman Rapongan, born in 1957, whose Chinese name is Nu-Lai Shih, is from the indigenous Tao tribe of Orchid Island of Taiwan. He graduated from the French department of Tamkang University, and then received his Master’s degree from Institute of Anthropology of National Tsing Hua University. He is both a literature writer […]
By Jonathan AmosBBC Science Correspondent Image copyright: NIPPON FOUNDATION-GEBCO SEABED 2030 PROJECTImage caption: The black is where we still need modern measurements at a reasonable resolution We’ve just become a little less ignorant about Planet Earth. The initiative that seeks to galvanise the creation of a full map of the ocean floor says one-fifth of this task […]
The Ocean Affairs Council is a specialized marine agency in Taiwan. It is responsible for developing the overall national marine policy based on the combination of resources from the national governments at all levels and the private sector, and the spirit and vision of sustainability and the common good through the implementation of high-efficiency policy […]
Study uses data, locked in century old pressed algae, to reveal the mysteries of Monterey Bay’s marine life New research led by Monterey Bay Aquarium is helping to unlock the natural history of one of the most studied places on the planet. By tapping into a collection of dried, pressed seaweed — that dates back […]
Taipei, June 8 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) vowed on Monday to develop Taiwan into a sustainable maritime nation as the country marked World Oceans Day and its first-ever National Oceans Day. “Taiwan is surrounded by ocean. Oceans connect us to the world and bring limitless possibilities,” Tsai said on a Facebook post. “Aside from […]
Taipei, June 4 (CNA) The Executive Yuan on Thursday passed the nation’s first marine policy white paper that provides guidelines to government branches for implementing their respective ocean-related policies, with the aim of promoting the sustainable development of the country’s marine affairs. Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) Department of Comprehensive Planning chief Shen Chien-chung (沈建中) said […]
