Fushan Fisheries Resource Conservation Area Introduction
Fushan Fishery Conservation Area is located on the coast of Shanyuan in Binhai Township, Taitung County, at the southern end of Dulan Bay. It is the only seawater bathing beach in Taitung County, which was formerly known as "Shanyuan Seawater Bathing Beach." The fishing resources in the Fushan sea area were rich in the past, but due to overfishing over a decade ago, the ecological environment was severely damaged, making it difficult for fishermen to survive and reducing the recreational value. In 2005, it was designated as the Fushan Fishery Conservation Area, transforming into a coastal attraction rich in intertidal ecology on the East Coast, where both fish populations and coral reefs are well preserved. In the initial stage of the establishment of the conservation area, there were inconveniences for fishermen, but with the protection of fish habitats, fish resources outside the Fushan Fishery Conservation Area have been increasing, resulting in gradually stable fish catches. Since the establishment of the Fushan Fishery Conservation Area, it has attracted local tourists from Taiwan as well as visitors from Japan, Canada, South Korea, and mainland China, creating a tourist flow for the local community. Today, the survival rates of marine life such as fish, shrimp, and shellfish are rapidly growing, which has opened up local business opportunities, allowing residents to become ecological interpreters and snorkeling guides. Community residents have also initiated promotional activities for "Conserving Coastal Resources for Sustainable Development," such as family treasure hunting activities on the beach, weekend beach cleanups, ecological education, and ecological surveys conducted by the Shanyuan Marine Resource Protection Association in this sea area. The close interaction between the ocean, ecology, and local community residents has formed a beautiful "Marine Ecological Community," creating different levels of value from marine resources and achieving sustainable development.
