Accurate Information about Environmental Protection

Ever since the opening-up of the coast, various forms of coastal recreation in Taiwan, including marine fishing, jet skiing, snorkeling, windsurfing, etc, have all mushroomed. Yet over-development of marine tourism could cause damage to marine ecology and the quality of ocean environment and make the sea less appealing to tourists (Shafer and Inglis, 2000; Hughes, 2002; Musa, 2002). Before being polluted, the environment might attract many experienced divers, but after being polluted, these experienced divers don't go anymore, inexperienced divers go instead.

In a standard snorkeling trip, beginners should first practice in a swimming pool putting on the diving masks, using the snorkel to breathe and expel water, using the inflatable vest, floating, and turning over to upright position, etc; they do not go into the ocean until they master these techniques. A simple“ snorkeling trail” should be set up in the reef area to reduce the damage brought by human activities and to guarantee the safety of tourists. These measures should all be known and carried out by authorities concerned as well as snorkeling agents.

NPQ's response:

Many thanks to Director Li Lo, he pays much attention to the issue of environmental conservation and this quarterly. rotecting environment requires everyone's support, thus National Park Quarterly sincerely hopes that our readers can join us for creating a more beautiful environment.

Director Li Lo

Lo's documentaries include: CHRONICLE OF THE SEA, NAN-FANG-AO (underwater photographer), Green Island, New Horizons (won the First Prize of 2007 Eco Taiwan Contest), The Children of Heaven , and The Secrets of Taiwan's Sky (won the Best Cross-strait Subject Prize). Lo and his beloved wife Li-hua Wang, have made efforts in promoting the conceptions of the marine conservation for many years. For more info, please visit his blog: http://www.wretch.cc/blog/loli1002/22658018