The World Oceans Day in Taiwan Mini Book
[Caption: The World Oceans Day in Taiwan Mini Book]
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Additional information
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Ocean-Related Commemorative Days |
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Month |
Date |
Commemorative Day Name |
Commemorative Day Purpose |
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1 |
Third Sunday |
To encourage family participation in snow sports and enhance understanding and appreciation of ice resources. |
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26 |
To strengthen customs cooperation among nations and promote trade flow and global economic growth. |
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26 |
To promote clean energy innovations toward a low-carbon future and sustainably protect the environment. |
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2 |
02 |
To raise awareness of the importance of wetlands, promoting ecological maintenance and sustainable use. |
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Third Sunday |
To advocate for whale conservation and marine habitat protection, highlighting the critical ecological role played by whales and their habitats. |
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27 |
To focus on the effects of climate change on polar bears, promoting conservation and carbon reduction efforts. |
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3 |
01 |
To emphasize the contributions of seagrass in balancing ecosystems and promote sustainable seagrass management. |
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03 |
To increase awareness of wildlife survival risks, foster biodiversity, and protect habitats. |
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12 |
To promote tree planting and afforestation to establish livable communities and a blueprint for sustainability. |
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21 |
To highlight the warning signs of glacier retreat and advocate for climate monitoring and public participation in disaster prevention. |
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22 |
To raise public awareness of freshwater scarcity, promoting conservation and protection practices. |
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23 |
To popularize knowledge of weather and climate to enhance disaster response and environmental adaptation. |
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4 |
22 |
To call for all sectors to focus on environmental challenges, encouraging sustainable development and shared responsibility. |
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27 |
To commend rescue efforts and increase support for whale and dolphin conservation and conservation reporting. |
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5 |
02 |
To promote responsible fishery governance and safeguard marine resources and food security. |
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Second Saturday |
To call for the protection of migratory birds and their migration habitats and establish cross-border conservation networks. |
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Third Friday |
To protect endangered species by emphasizing education and ecological protection. |
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22 |
To advocate for Earth’s biodiversity and act to preserve natural balance. |
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23 |
To emphasize the urgency of turtle conservation, prohibit illegal trade, and protect habitats. |
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Last Wednesday |
To increase otter protection awareness, promote wetland restoration, and eliminate illegal trade. |
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6 |
01 |
To confront challenges such as coral bleaching and pollution through ecological restoration and resource management. |
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05 |
To promote climate-related actions and sustainability education, uniting individual efforts with policy implementation. |
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08 |
To deepen society’s understanding of ocean functions, mitigate threats to oceans, and integrate sustainable practice strategies. |
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08 |
National Oceans Day |
To showcase Taiwan’s identity as a maritime nation and highlight its connections to the ocean. |
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16 |
To highlight sea turtle habitat loss and poaching and promote conservation and education efforts. |
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19 |
To address threats to seabird habitats and foster international cooperation for protection initiatives. |
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20 |
To underscore the ecological and medical value of horseshoe crabs, call for reduced harvesting and habitat conservation, and promote alternative testing technologies. |
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7 |
03 |
To focus on seabird conservation advocacy, integrate plastic reduction efforts, and promote sustainable fishing practices. |
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11 |
To acknowledge the value of the shipping industry and deepen awareness of maritime safety and ecological responsibility. |
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14 |
To emphasize the role of sharks in the food chain and promote conservation and habitat research. |
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25 |
To raise awareness of drowning and promote educational outreach and prevention policies. |
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26 |
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem |
To increase public understanding of mangrove ecosystems, including their role in carbon storage and biodiversity preservation. |
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8 |
30 |
To affirm the importance of whale shark survival and address the effects of fishing and tourism on such survival. |
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9 |
12 |
To strengthen the humane treatment and ecological rights of dolphins, prohibiting abuse and habitat destruction. |
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16 |
To increase public awareness of the importance of ozone layer protection, reduce carbon emissions, and promote alternatives to fossil fuels. |
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18 |
To encourage public participation in water quality surveys and foster a culture of community environmental monitoring. |
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20 |
To advance participation in cleanup efforts and strengthen waste management and social responsibility initiatives. |
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Third Saturday |
To collect marine debris data to support policy-making and marine education development. |
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Last Thursday |
To deepen understanding of the role of maritime transport in sustainability initiatives, balancing innovation with risk management. |
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10 |
04 |
To promote animal welfare and advocate for institutional reform and ethical practices. |
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08 |
To increase knowledge of octopus ecology and intelligence, advocating for coexistence through conservation and research. |
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Second Saturday |
To call for the protection of migratory birds and their migration habitats and establish cross-border conservation networks. |
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12 |
To explore the potential of algae in food and carbon reduction and expand their sustainable use. |
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11 |
03 |
To increase focus on the ecological role of jellyfish and analyze the causes of jellyfish population changes. |
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05 |
To increase awareness of tsunami risks, promote the development of early warning systems, and encourage disaster mitigation investment. |
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21 |
To enhance understanding of sustainable fishery and aquaculture management to protect community livelihoods and ensure the balanced use of resources. |
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12 |
04 |
To increase public engagement in wildlife conservation and awareness of illegal trade. |
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※The compilation of commemorative days in this mini book is based on public information and official announcements summarizing domestic and international commemorative days related to the environment, marine conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable development. This compilation may not be exhaustive because commemorative days may be established or adjusted on the basis of historical context, international trends, or regional initiatives, and because different organizations may designate multiple days commemorating the same theme. This mini book is for reference and educational promotion only.
Source
The World Oceans Day in Taiwan Mini Book《Taiwan Marine Education Center X PODO ART》.pdf