Over one hundred individuals, including environmental protection staff and volunteers, recently journeyed to Caisancho Island, Taiwan's largest offshore shoal, to address significant sand erosion. Organized by the Chiayi County Environmental Protection Bureau, participants utilized recreational fishing boats to reach the approximately 1,000-hectare shoal, situated about 10 kilometers from Dongshi Township. Their mission involved constructing sand-trapping barriers using repurposed materials such as abandoned bamboo oyster racks, oyster shells, and other marine debris. Three square structures, each measuring three meters by three meters and incorporating around 300 discarded oyster racks, were successfully anchored. This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Water Resources Agency and technical guidance from National Cheng Kung University's Tainan Hydraulics Laboratory, aims to safeguard the island. Officials noted Caisancho Island's crucial role as a natural barrier, shielding the coastlines of Chiayi and Yunlin counties from environmental forces and supporting marine ecosystems. This project exemplifies practical efforts against climate change impacts and circular economy principles by transforming waste into protective infrastructure.
Source : Focus Taiwan
