2026/08/31
NTU's Educational Programmes on Sustainable Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Conservation (2025)
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NTU's Educational Programmes on Sustainable Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Conservation (2025)
National Taiwan University offers a wide range of free educational programs and outreach on sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and marine-community tourism for local and national communities. These include eight glass eel resource and safety seminars held at local fishermen's associations nationwide, addressing IUU fishing and eel traceability; a two-day immersive marine ecology and fishing village tour fostering direct engagement with local fishing communities; the 2025 Asian Society of Ichthyologists Annual Meeting hosted by NTU; and public lecture series on aquaculture science, shrimp farming, and climate adaptation, with recordings made publicly available online. NTU faculty also regularly serve as invited speakers on fisheries governance, sustainable seafood consumption, cetacean bycatch prevention, and sea turtle conservation at public forums, community colleges, and general education lectures nationwide. All supporting evidence is publicly accessible without institutional login.
2025 Glass Eel Resource and Operational Safety Seminars ( FREE )
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In 2025, a research team from NTU's Institute of Fisheries Science organized 8 seminars at local fishermen's associations across Taiwan. The events aimed to enhance the awareness of fishermen and the public regarding the connection between ocean currents and glass eel recruitment, current resource status, key aspects of implementing catch management measures, and operational risk factors, while also gathering feedback on current harvesting conditions to support the sustainable management of glass eel fisheries.
2025 History of Science Salon (FREE)
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YOUTUBE (Public Online Platforms)
Centered on environmental change, NTU's Center for General Education / Science Education Center hosted a series of topical lectures in 2025, featuring interdisciplinary dialogues among experts across various fields. The July session focused on "Aquaculture Science and Industry," inviting scholars to discuss black tiger shrimp farming practices under climate change and the climate challenges facing milkfish aquaculture. The November session, themed "Fisheries and Shrimp Farming," explored how climate change impacts wild catch strategies and examined modern shrimp farming policies in Southeast Asia. In addition to the live seminars, recordings were made available on public online platforms to broaden public access to sustainable fisheries knowledge.
Multifaceted Promotion of Ocean Education —
2025 'Ocean Connects Us: Science × Culture × Community' ( FREE )
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In collaboration with the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology, the International College of NTU co-developed a two-day immersive marine ecology and fishing village tour that fosters direct engagement between participants and local fishing village communities. The programme explores the multifaceted connections among marine ecosystems, culture, and communities—ranging from fishing village culture and marine industries to coastal ecosystems— while promoting the concept of citizen science and helping build public understanding of the relationship between marine resources and local daily culture. In 2025, the programme welcomed 70 participants, including international students.
NTU Hosted Events
2025 Asian Society of Ichthyologists (ASI) Annual Meeting (FREE)
Hosted by NTU in June 2025, the conference focused on two core themes: "Conservation" and "Transformation." It featured 4 keynote sessions covering Systematics (evolution, taxonomy, and biogeography), Ecology, Sustainable Fisheries, and General Fish Biology, alongside 9 specialized symposia across diverse fields. The meeting showcased the remarkable biological, environmental, and cultural diversity of Asia and the Indo-Pacific region, providing an excellent platform for Taiwan and New Southbound Policy partner countries to share cutting-edge research and deepen academic collaboration.
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2025 Integrated Aquaculture Supply Chain Lecture (FREE)
Organized by the Department of Entomology in November 2025, this event invited domestic aquaculture experts to share how aquaculture industries, such as grouper farming, can integrate with technology while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions to build a sustainable fisheries framework.
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2025 Fish Identification & Spearfishing Intro Lecture (FREE)
Organized by the NTU Freediving Club, this lecture led participants through recognizing common marine fish species, observing their characteristics and behaviors, and understanding spearfishing culture, gear, and fundamental principles—fostering awareness of marine life species and sustainable harvesting cultures.
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Other Guest Lectures (FREE)
In October 2025, the Institute of Oceanography hosted a lecture on "Fisheries Sustainability, Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs), and Their Challenges." In November 2025, the Department of Agricultural Economics hosted a lecture titled "The Current Status and Future Outlook of Fisheries Marketing in Taiwan."
Invited Speakers for Educational Events
Marine Environment x Society x Governance: Sustainable Development Forum (FREE)
Professor Po-Yi Hung of the Department of Geography was invited to speak at the "Marine Environment x Society x Governance: Sustainable Development Forum" in 2025. Presenting on "Fisheries Governance and International Geopolitics," he facilitated dialogue among the public, practitioners, and government agencies interested in marine sustainability, fisheries policy, seafood education, and environmental governance, steering Taiwan toward a sustainable blue economy.
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2025 Sashimi, Cold Chain, and Taiwan's Distant Water Fisheries Corporate Themed Lecture (FREE)
Professor Hung Po-Yi (Department of Geography) discussed the development of Taiwan's distant water fishing technology in the context of geopolitics and economic structure.
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The Mystery of Eel Migration in the North Coast (Market Classroom) (PAID)
In October 2025, the NTU Fisheries Extension Committee team was invited to a community college to speak on eel aquaculture. The session encouraged the public to pay attention to farming processes while buying seafood at local markets, promoting sustainable fisheries consumption.
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2025 Kuroshio Cetacean Day (FREE)
To raise awareness about bycatch and fishery-related threats to cetaceans, Professor Wei-Cheng Yang of the Department of Veterinary Medicine participated in an interactive booth at the 2025 Kuroshio Cetacean Day. Through public engagement, the initiative encouraged fishermen to act as citizen scientists—advocating for the protection of whales and dolphins alongside maintaining fisheries livelihoods.
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2025 Asia Regional Meeting and Workshop on Sea Turtle Conservation (FREE)
Professor Chia-Yin Ko of the Institute of Fisheries Science and Professor Wei-Cheng Yang of the Department of Veterinary Medicine were jointly invited by the Ocean Conservation Administration (OCA) to attend the workshop. They delivered presentations on "Management of Nesting Habitats" and "Rescue and Long-term Rehabilitation," respectively, aiming to promote sea turtle conservation through academic research.
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2025 General Education Lecture: "Oceanic Challenges—Making the Sea Better: From Climate Change and Marine Pollution to Fisheries Economy, Science to Solutions" (FREE)
Professor Chia-Yin Ko of the Institute of Fisheries Science drew upon long-term scientific data observation to share insights on the challenges facing the oceans and concepts of marine ecosystem and fisheries sustainability.
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Related Institutes & Research Centers
As a part of an island nation, NTU is deeply aware of the importance of marine resource conservation. NTU actively promotes sustainable fisheries by establishing the Graduate Institute of Fishery Science, the Fishery Biology Experiment Center, and the Committee on Fisheries Extension. These entities not only cultivate national talent in aquatic ecology, environment, and water resource management but also enhance public knowledge of sustainable aquaculture and fisheries management through events and lectures.
The Graduate Institute of Fishery Science integrates various fishery science teaching and research units within the university. It has been dedicated to fundamental aquatic bioscience education and research for the nation for 40 years, cultivating countless professionals in aquatic life science and resource management, and developing new technologies to solve industry problems and promote fishery development.
The Fishery Biology Experiment Center collaborates with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to conduct long-term surveys and research on fishery resources, covering issues such as the maintenance, cultivation, and management of pelagic, inshore/offshore aquaculture, and inland fishery resources. It provides professional data analysis for the aquaculture industry.
The Committee on Fisheries Extension is composed of professors from the College of Life Science who conduct fishery-related research. It holds periodic traveling seminars across the country, engaging in in-depth research and discussions within fishing villages or specialized aquaculture zones, and offering technical and professional consulting services.
Publication of "INTRODUCTION TO FISHERIES SCIENCE"
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Drawing on long-term records of Taiwan's eel resource characteristics and extensive research in aquaculture, Professor Yuh-Shan Han of the Institute of Fisheries Science published the textbook "INTRODUCTION TO FISHERIES SCIENCE" in June 2025. The book offers readers a comprehensive overview of local and global fisheries industries, providing insights into the latest developments in fisheries science and global industry dynamics.
