iOcean

Earth is known as the "Blue Planet," with oceans covering approximately 70% of its surface. Oceans are the cradle of life and have been a vital resource for human survival since ancient times. A remarkable diversity of marine organisms inhabits the oceans, and Taiwan — despite accounting for less than 0.03% of the world's land area — has recorded nearly one-tenth of all known marine species, with new species continually being discovered and documented. On this page, you can explore citizen scientists' marine species sightings, along with integrated information from the Taiwan Encyclopedia of Life and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) ,including species descriptions, photographs, and geographic distribution data. You will also find records from surveys conducted by the Ocean Conservation Administration and national parks. Discover the fascinating and beautiful marine life that thrives in Taiwan’s waters!