The Ocean:Our Fragile Paradise

-2, It is high time that
we made a wise choice.

We can learn to share it with them,or destory it for good.

-1, The ocean around us
is paradise of infinite beauty.

It is also home to numerous forms of marine life.

But

These efforts are not enough.

Overfishing is still commen

There will be no more fish in the sea by 2048.

In addition

Educational efforts have increased
the level of the public's environment
awareness.

1.

Fishermen are now taking stranded
dolphins back to the sea.

2.

Projects are being launched in cities
and towns to process sewage.

3.

People are learning to use natural products.

4.

Many volunteers go to the beach to
clean up the trash.

The sea surrounding Taiwan
has extremely varied features.

tropical fish

dolphins

coral reefs

rocks

whales

white sand beaches

bays

However

This is a fragile paradise.

endangered

The coastline and the sea

Why

illegal fishing

industrial and commercial development

Fortunately

People become aware of this crisis

2004

set stricter rules for
harvesting coral.

crack down on
illegal fishing.

2007

Dongsha Atoll was chosen to
be the site of the country's first
marine national park.

the Marine National Park
Headquarters was founded.

now

More marine parks may be established.