Squid Conservation
For the past 13 years, an eco-conscious diving coach has spent more than 1 million NT dollars on an artificial reef in Taiwans northeastern coast for the conservation of neritic squids. Over the years, countless squids managed to survive thanks to his efforts.
Typhoon Morakat caused a great deal of damage to the marine ecosystem, and the number of natural coral reefs has been on the decline for years.
This artificial reef is currently serving as a delivery room for female squid between the months of April and September.
Grown squid can be seen swimming back and forth in front of the reef, while baby squid can be seen jumping around inside the semi-transparent eggs.
Slowly, the squid break through the eggs and enter the water. Mr. Kuo, who has dedicated himself to marine conservation for the past 13 years, often goes diving to keep an eye on the reef.
Only 500 squid survived Typhoon Morakot, but with Kuo's hard work, the population has grown ten-fold over the past year.
However, another typhoon or continued destruction of the marine eco-system could have a hugely detrimental effect on the squid population.
延伸閱讀
- Price of Profitability2010/07/27
- Taiwan Wins World Baseball Game2010/08/04
- Fresh Juicy Oysters2010/08/02
- Round Island Canoeing2010/07/17
- Firefly Documentary2010/07/18
- Typhoon Watch 20102010/07/01
- Flood Relief Puppet Show2010/07/15
- Typhoon Conson Heads Taiwan2010/07/14
- Support for Morakot Victims2010/07/28
- Saving Old Trees2010/07/25
- Prepare for Natural Disasters2010/08/02
- Cheap And Fresh Squid2010/07/28







