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The Indo-Pacific Marine Debris Collaboration Platform Initiative launched at National Quemoy University, focusing on regional cooperation to tackle marine debris. Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling emphasized the need for collaboration, highlighting Kinmen’s struggle with 500 tons of debris annually, mostly from China. The forum included representatives from several countries and local creators sharing innovative reuse ideas.

TVBS staff and celebrities joined forces with environmental organization RE-THINK to clean a New Taipei beach, using AI technology to measure their success in reducing the pollution index from 67.3 to 8.7. The initiative highlights the media company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and addresses the growing crisis of marine pollution, which could see plastic waste outweighing fish in oceans by 2050 without intervention.

The Environmental Management Administration in Taipei used UAVs and AI to clear 582 metric tons of marine waste, achieving 80% accuracy. Plans to enhance AI tech aim to improve waste classification and cleanup efficiency.

Taiwan’s transportation minister plans to start oil extraction from the stranded Chinese barge at Yehliu on Nov. 14. The goal is to prevent environmental damage.

Discover how Taiwan is tackling pollution with a new campaign launched on World Environment Day, urging responsible disposal of cigarette butts to protect the environment and public health.

Discover how the Environmental Protection Bureau of Pingtung County cleared 3,100 plastic bottles from remote coastlines, urging the public to reduce single-use plastic waste. Join the effort to protect marine life and the environment. #Pingtung #PlasticPollution #EnvironmentalProtection

A green sea turtle, previously afflicted with tumors, was released back into the wild in Taitung’s Shanyuan Bay. Rescued from a fishing net in July 2023, the turtle underwent successful treatment at the National Museum of Biology & Aquarium in Pingtung. Dr. Chen I-chun noted the increasing number of sea turtles with tumors globally, particularly along the eastern coast of Taiwan. Marine pollution or viral infections are suspected causes. The released turtle, the second in Taiwan to recover from a tumor, brings hope for the preservation of marine life.

DPP vice-presidential candidate Lai Ching-te attended a marine conservation event in Hengchun Township, where he witnessed healed sea turtles being returned to the ocean. The event, hosted by the Marine Animals Rescue Network (MARN), showcased efforts to rescue and rehabilitate injured marine protected species. MARN has successfully released 393 recovered marine animals back into the wild since its inception four years ago. The Ocean Affairs Council Director-General emphasized the integration of resources to establish MARN, which now operates six stations across Taiwan. This year alone, 23 whales, dolphins, and 163 sea turtles have been released, with seven turtles equipped with satellite transmitters. The rescue efforts have revealed instances of marine debris inside the stomachs of turtles, highlighting the issue of ocean pollution. Lai Ching-te presented letters of appreciation to honor the dedication of the rescue teams. Currently, 11 stranded and injured sea turtles are under care at the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium. Lai emphasized the importance of a national marine policy and urged the public to actively engage in marine conservation.