Fushan Fishery Resource Conservation Area Introduction
The Fushan Fishing Conservation Area is located on the beach of Shanyuan in Pinyin Township, Taitung County, at the southern end of Dulan Bay. It is the only seawater bathing area in Taitung County, formerly known as "Shanyuan Seaside Bathing Area." The Fushan sea was once rich in fishery resources, but overfishing about a decade ago severely damaged the marine ecosystem, making it difficult for fishermen to survive and decreasing its recreational value. In 2005, it was designated as the Fushan Fisheries Resource Conservation Area, becoming a coastal destination with a rich intertidal ecosystem on the East Coast. Both fish populations and coral reefs are well-preserved here; Initially, the establishment of the Fushan Fisheries Resource Conservation Area caused some inconvenience for local fishermen, but with the protection of fish habitats, the fish resources in Fushan have been steadily increasing, and catches have gradually stabilized. Since the creation of the fishing conservation area, it has attracted not only local tourists from Taiwan but also visitors from Japan, Canada, South Korea, and Mainland China, generating tourist traffic for the local community. Nowadays, the recovery rate of marine organisms such as fish, shrimp, and shellfish is rapidly growing, opening up new business opportunities, with residents becoming ecological interpreters and snorkeling guides. The community residents have also initiated promotional activities for "Conservation of Coastal Resources—Sustainable Development," which include family beach treasure hunts, weekend beach clean-up activities, and ecological education outreach, along with the Shanyuan Marine Resource Protection Association conducting ecological surveys in the area. The close interaction between the ocean, the ecology, and local community residents has shaped a beautiful "Marine Ecological Community," creating diverse values from marine resources and achieving sustainable development.
