Coral reefs in Taiwan are important for both fisheries and tourism. Fish and invertebrates collected from waters adjacent to the reefs comprise a considerable portion of the total catch of nearshore fisheries. Most coral reefs are within National Parks or National Scenic Areas. These include the Kenting National Park in the south, the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area, the East Coast National Scenic Area, Penghu National Scenic Area, and the Lanyu National Park. These areas are major attractions for tourists and are popular for recreational fishing.
Many local people rely on coral reefs for their subsistence.
Status of Coral Reefs in the Pacific, the full report compiled by the Pacific Science Association's Scientific Committee on Coral Reefs and compiled by Richard W. Grigg and Charles Birkeland, was published to coincide with the 8th PSA Inter Congress July 13-19 in Suva, Fiji. Picture caption - A plateful of Taiwan coral that is carved and made into jewelry. All rights reserved This page is maintained by Sea Grant Communications, Priscilla Billig , Communications Director. Contact Diane Nakashima . Web page design by Ben Cheng .