Beautiful coral reef spawns, the first scientific record on the east coast! Red, purple, treasure and blue snowflakes are flying, and scientists call for conservation

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The scientific data of "coral spawning" were recorded for the first time on the east coast of Taiwan. The team of Chen Zhaolun and Guo Zhaoyang, researchers at the Biodiversity Research Center of Academia Sinica, recently explored the sea floor for two hours to record coral spawning on the coast of Sanxiantai, Taitung. "you can see that like snowflakes, there are red, purple and sapphire blue." Chen Zhaolun described the spectacle of coral spawning in this way.

Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef is facing a whitening crisis, but Taiwan's coral reefs can still grow. Taiwan should pay more attention to this precious ecological resource. In the face of the threat posed by the development of the local "Baosheng Aquarium Ecological Recreation area" to the coral reef ecology, Chen Zhaolun stressed that the coral reef ecology is a precious local resource, and there should not be any construction projects within five hectares of the sea. Eco-tourism is a potential local industry, and only in this way can coral reefs and local industries co-exist.

Striped corals with bracts waiting to release a bundle of sperm eggs (photo by Guo Zhaoyang)

There is only a chance to combine the cultural characteristics of the ocean and the forest.

"diving at night to watch coral reefs spawning is only part of the industry." Chen Zhaolun went on to say that the coast of Kei Shan is a safe area, suitable for planning water activities such as canoeing and surfing, and even close to Chenggong Port, so you can plan to go scuba diving in the open sea. "Eco-tourism should be planned in stages, and people should not rush in."

In addition to the precious coral reefs of the sea, the east is also endowed with unique mountain forest resources. Chen Chao-lun points out that eco-tourism can go from sea to land, combining local aboriginal industries and culture. For example, after water activities, you can plan mountain owls, flying mouse biological observation, drink millet wine, experience tribal culture, and so on. Now large-scale development projects and luxury hotels are everywhere, but without in-depth experience, it is difficult to attract people. "only with the combination of local natural and cultural characteristics can the place have the opportunity."

More than 150 kinds of beautiful corals can be seen in the shallow sea, and the coast of Keystone is threatened. Ring Tour: Baosheng Recreation area is not monitored and is about to be constructed.