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2025 Delta International Symposium on Coral Restoration

 

This year, the Delta Electronics Foundation is partnering for the first time with the Taiwanese Coral Reef Society to host the Delta International Symposium on Coral Restoration (DISCR). The event will feature an impressive lineup of international experts in coral conservation and restoration, presenting the latest scientific research and technological advancements.

In addition, the organizers are launching the Delta Coral Research Paper Award and a Poster Competition, aiming to encourage students and early-career researchers to contribute to the field of coral ecosystem conservation and restoration.

Through this symposium and its associated awards, Delta hopes to foster collaboration among academia, industry, civil society, and government, working together toward the long-term sustainability of marine ecosystems.

 


 

Event Details



Date: August 21–22, 2025 (Thursday–Friday)


Venue: International Conference Hall, National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium
(No. 2, Houwan Rd., Checheng Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan)


Registration: https://reurl.cc/j9Edjn


Fee: Free registration. All are welcome!




Organizers



Delta Electronics Foundation


Taiwanese Coral Reef Society (TCRS)



 

Highlights



Keynote speeches by leading international experts in coral restoration


Delta Coral Research Paper Award to recognize outstanding academic contributions


Poster Competition showcasing research by students and early-career scholars



 




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2025 National Geographic World Oceans Day Lecture Series

 

Co-organized by National Geographic and the Taiwan Coral Reef Society, this special event features Dr. Hsuan-Ching Ho, who will explore the diversity, taxonomy, distribution, and recent discoveries of coral reef fishes in Taiwan. The lecture will also delve into endangered species assessments and their ecological implications.

 

Topic:

Finding Nemo Underwater: The Diversity and Conservation of Coral Reef Fishes

 

Speaker:

Dr. Hsuan-Ching Ho

Associate Professor, Department of Aquaculture, NKUST

Adjunct Researcher, National Ocean Technology Center

 

Date & Time:

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at 2:00 PM

 

Venue:

International Conference Hall, 3rd Floor, College of Social Sciences, National Taiwan University

(Corner of Xinhai Rd. and Fuxing S. Rd. — Enter from the NTU Second Gate, the College of Social Sciences is the first building on the right.)

 

Lecture Overview:

This lecture will provide an in-depth look at the diversity of coral reef fishes in Taiwan, covering species classification, the factors behind species formation, and the variation in community composition across different ecological environments. Dr. Ho will also share recent discoveries of new species and discuss their scientific and conservation significance. The session will introduce key indicators used in endangered species assessments and explore the practical challenges and critical considerations in applying these tools in real-world contexts.
 






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2025 Delta Coral Research Paper Award

The Delta Electronics Foundation and the Taiwanese Coral Reef Society proudly co-organize the 2025 Delta Coral Research Paper Award, which is now officially open for applications!

 

Award Purpose

This award encourages master’s and doctoral theses focused on coral conservation and restoration, aiming to support academic research that contributes to the protection of marine ecosystems.

 

Global Coral Crisis

Facing the global coral bleaching event of 2023–2024, UN reports warn that 90% of the world’s coral reefs are at risk of disappearing. Let’s work together to protect the reefs that support one-quarter of all marine species.

 

Eligibility

Master’s or PhD students currently enrolled in a domestic institution or who graduated within the past two years.

 

Application Deadline

August 31, 2025 (Online application)

 

Contact

s24109313@gmail.com

pojen.lin@delta-foundation.org.tw






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Taiwanese Coral Reef Society Signs Cooperation Agreement with the Japanese Coral Reef Society

 

Dear Members of the Taiwanese Coral Reef Society, on November 30, 2024, the Taiwanese Coral Reef Society (TCRS) officially signed a cooperation agreement with the Japanese Coral Reef Society (JCRS), marking a joint commitment to advancing coral reef conservation and academic exchange.

 

As global environmental changes intensify, the challenges facing coral reef ecosystems have increasingly transcended national boundaries. Recognizing this, Taiwan and Japan—two regions profoundly influenced by the Kuroshio Current—have come together through this academic partnership to promote information sharing, research collaboration, and personnel exchange. This alliance aims to enhance the effectiveness of coral reef conservation and restoration efforts, and to confront the ecological challenges that lie ahead.
 
  Japanese Coral Reef Society