http://scholars.ntou.edu.tw/handle/123456789/195 2026-04-10T11:32:08Z http://scholars.ntou.edu.tw/handle/123456789/26171 標題: Bridging the gap of localizing international MPA management effectiveness indicators and policy implications 作者: Chung, Huey-Shian; Zheng, Yu-Lun 摘要: Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a global priority for biodiversity conservation, with rapid expansion increasing the need for effective management assessment mechanisms. While international assessment toolboxes exist, they are often criticized for being complex or misaligned with local conditions, prompting a need for context-specific approaches. However, there has been little focus on identifying and addressing the challenges of localizing these international tools. This study addresses this gap by presenting an importance-applicability analysis of the frequently used management effectiveness indicators based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) framework, applied to a benchmark, the Wanghaixiang Chaojing Bay Resource Conservation Area in Taiwan. Through a literature review and semistructured interviews, the study examines the practical challenges of implementing the indicators. Findings indicate a clear gap between the perceived importance of the indicators and their local applicability, highlighting hidden challenges related to data availability, expertise, local context, and governance structures across biophysical, socioeconomic, and governance indicators. The strategies to bridge this gap are including accounting for indicator interconnectedness, designing long-term evaluation plans, and incorporating the perspectives of onsite managers, whose daily operational knowledge is vital but often overlooked. The findings contribute to removing obstacles in worldwide marine conservation by improving the cost-effectiveness and consistency of MPA governance. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://scholars.ntou.edu.tw/handle/123456789/26052 標題: Key Factors and Strategies for the Development of High-end Shipping Services in Taiwan 作者: Juei-Cheng Jao; Taih-Cherng Lirn; Rong-Her Chiu; Ya-Chi Chiang; Yi-Cheng Chang 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z http://scholars.ntou.edu.tw/handle/123456789/25614 標題: Implications and Lessons Learnt from Taiwan Marine Biodiversity Governance Transformation 作者: Chung, Huey-Shian Elly 摘要: Conserving marine biodiversity is increasingly recognized as a global obligation, yet natural resource-based development has long been central to economic growth. Taiwan, a major marine user and fishing entity, adopted the Marine Conservation Act (MCA) in July 2024 by integrating 90 years of Taiwan's area-based management tools with new conservation measures. It marks a transformative journey toward marine conservation. This study delves into the factors driving this change and assesses the implications of the MCA on marine protected area (MPA) governance by examining the development and assessment of core legislations for area-based marine resource management, and analyzing the MCA provisions to investigate its impacts. The findings reveal that international events often were key drivers of law-making. Taiwan's practice represents a pragmatic approach that leverages global conservation events and goals and partially aligns with international MPA frameworks and the other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) discussions to addressing complexities of sustainable use and strengthening marine biodiversity policies. This study contributes to understanding the complex interplay between marine conservation and development, offering valuable insights for policymakers and marine conservation practitioners worldwide. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://scholars.ntou.edu.tw/handle/123456789/25417 標題: China's gray zone actions in the East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea: A comparative study and impact on fisheries 作者: Chen, Wei-Chung; Ou, Ching-Hsiewn; Yang, Ming-Hao; Shih, Yi-Che 摘要: China's use of the gray zone" strategy in the East Asia region employing coast guard naval forces and maritime militia has drawn attention for its non-military tactics that escalate conflict without crossing into open warfare. This study examines China's gray zone actions in the East China Sea Taiwan Strait 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z