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Longkeng Ecological Protection Area in Taiwan

The Longkeng Ecological Protection Area is located at the tip of Eluanbi Promontory in southern Taiwan’s Kenting National Park. It was named after its dragon-like shape. It is composed of unique terrains, such as collapsed cliffs, fringing reefs, and gorges, which were created by strong erosion caused by winter waves.

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Tiny Flowers in Longkeng Ecological Protection Area

Longkeng Ecological Protection Area is located at the tip of Eluanbi Promontory in southern Taiwan’s Kenting National Park. In addition to its unique terrain with amazing collapsed cliffs, fringing reefs, and gorges created by strong erosion caused by winter waves, there are many beautiful flowers in Longkeng Ecological Protection Area.

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The Amazing Longkeng Ecological Protection Area in Taiwan

Located about 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) east of Eluanbi Promontory in southern Taiwan’s Kenting National Park, the Longkeng Ecological Protection Area (龍坑生態保護區) is a distinctive destination featuring rough and wild terrain created by uplifted coral reefs.   Please watch the following video for images of the Longkeng Ecological Protection Area in Taiwan: With ​​approximately 61.7 hectares ...

Billy Shyu

The Longkeng Ecological Reserve in Taiwan.

Africa’s Coral Reefs Are Facing the Threat of Extinction

The coral reefs in the western Indian Ocean in the African coastline are nearing extinction. The finding has made marine wildlife experts and researchers anxious. A new study hints that menaces like overfishing and rising sea temperature will lead to the demise of coral reefs in Africa. The coral reefs stretch from Africa’s eastern coast ...

Jack Roberts

A coral reef teaming with fish.

The Magnificent Hengchun Peninsula in Southern Taiwan

Located on the southernmost tip of Taiwan, Hengchun Peninsula (恆春半島) is a must-see destination featuring picturesque natural beauty and fascinating geology. In addition to the famous Kenting National Park, there are also many other popular attractions where visitors can enjoy the breathtaking coastline, shimmering seascapes, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and the local culture and history. Please ...

Billy Shyu

The east coast of the Hengchun Peninsula .

Major Changes Revealed in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Coral reefs around the world, such as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, are under increasing stress due to a combination of local and global factors. As such, long-term investigations are becoming increasingly important to understanding ecosystem responses. A new study — the longest coral reef survey to date — provides an in-depth look at Australia’s Great ...

Troy Oakes

The reef-flat at the Low .Isles

The Real Reason Why Florida’s Coral Reefs Are Dying

Florida’s coral reefs have been declining alarmingly over the past few decades. Environmentalists have linked this phenomenon to global warming. However, a recent study shows that the real cause of the depletion is not global warming, but excessive nitrogen being dumped into the water. Florida’s coral reefs are dying Brian Lapointe, a professor at Florida ...

Raven Montmorency

A clown fish in a sea anemone on a coral reef.