Language: Chinese and English bilingual
ISBN/ISSN: 9789860265125
Published on: 2010-01
Soft Cover
Dongsha Atoll is the only fully developed atoll in our country with invaluable coral reef ecosystem boasting diverse marine resources, which prompt R.O.C. Government to establish the seventh national park. ""Dongsha Atoll National Park"", in2007. Dongsha Atoll National Park. characterized by its marine theme. is distinguished from other alpine type national parks which our general public are more familiar with. The boundless ocean, spectacular submarine world. and extraordinary atoll altogether present to us a nature accommodating both flexibility and firmness. Besides its notable coral atoll ecosystem. situated on the major sea route in the South China Sea. Dongsha has been a place where different cultures interact since ancient limes. presenting today a rich store of submerged cultural assets. Considering the important roleDcngshaAtoll National Park play on dispersal of marine organisms, ecological resources, strategic status on defense and transportation. history and culture. Dongsha has eamed itsclfa growing international fame. The vast ocean is the origin of all life on earth. Taiwan. surrounded by ocean possesses bountiful marine resources, which provides both directly and indirectly for our daily livelihood. Following the establishment of Dongsha Atoll National Park. the department in charge of relevant management, ""Marine National Park Headquarters"", set up the ""DongsbaManagement Station"" on Dongsha Island. This office is in charge of resources monitoring and conservation within the national park, publishing the updated research data periodically, hence introducing Dongsha Atoll National Park through various media to the mass public. This book is written in comprehensible and plain style along with enthralling vivid pictures. incorporating features of Dongsha from all aspects. Through this book. we hope to guide the readers on a journey into the realm of DongshaAtoll National Park to raise the awareness of marine conservation of the general public, and we look forward to the realization ofa sustainable ocean in the coming future.